Alaska ‘Education Freedom Rally’ to empower parents for culture war
mid a surge in homeschooling, private education and myriad alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar public schools, Alaska families are engaged in a fundamental shift in education. To help equip parents and empower this cultural revolution, Americans For
OPINION: Alaska Long Trail raises concerns over land rights, federal control, state priorities
If the Long Trail becomes a federal scenic trail, we’ll lose our states’ rights on those lands, just like when President Jimmy Carter confiscated 54 million acres from Alaska to create eight National Parks back
Endangered Outdoorsmen: Fewer Alaskans buy fishing and hunting licenses
While Alaskans may have a reputation for landing salmon and shooting moose, caribou and bear, the percentage and overall number who purchased resident fishing, hunting or trapping licenses in is markedly lower than it was just 10 years
OPINION: Urban planners erode original intent of our nation’s highway funds
Bicycles and mass transit were not then, and should not be now, incorporated into what is arguably defense-oriented legislation and
Amid Alaska teacher shortage, faith-based college expands mission with certified degrees
Alaska Bible College has embarked on a new mission that includes offering an accredited teaching degree in which graduates are grounded in Christian faith, but also state-certified to teach in public or private schools across the
TODAY: Anchorage elects its mayor, with Eagle River turnout key for conservative incumbent
Anchoage Mayor Bronson’s victorious 2021 campaign was largely fueled by strong turnout in the far more conservative Eagle River area. Voter participation in this community will be key for him this year as
Fairbanks has until May 7 to vote on $10M tax hike for shrinking public schools
Hard left organizations and the Fairbanks public teachers’ union are pressing residents to approve a $10 million dollar increase in additional borough taxes to benefit Fairbank’s shrinking government-run school
New poll: Demand cools for expensive, slow charging electric vehicles
While 7% of Americans now say they own an electric vehicle (EV), fewer and fewer are seriously considering buying one, and they comprise less than 1% of Alaska automobiles. According to a new report from Gallup, the number of Americans who are “seriously
Anchorage in-person Vote Centers open in three locations
Three, in-person vote centers are now open in Anchorage, giving residents additional options in voting in the mayoral and school board elections, along with eight ballot propositions for municipal bonds that amount to nearly $71 million totaling more than
Anchorage voter guide highlights conservative choices for mayor and school board
Up until April 2, Anchorage residents have the opportunity to cast mail-in ballots to shape or begin to alter Anchorage’s political landscape. Voters will choose a mayor as well as three school board
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