OPINION: Expensive funding bill won’t improve Alaska’s failing schools
House Bill 57 (HB 57) introduces targeted reforms to Alaska’s public education system, including smaller class sizes, increased vocational funding, and reading incentive grants. However, these measures fail to address the foundational problems plaguing
Alaska Senate GOP caucus debunks ‘meritless’ school funding claims
On April 23, the Senate’s GOP Minority Leader Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) issued a rebuttal to a litany of claims levelled against Republicans who insist that greater funding be tied to
Dunleavy calls for $5K PFD, gambling, homeschool support and energy independence
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said 2020 was an eye opener on many levels and should spur Alaska to change the way it approaches homeschooling, taxes, gambling and energy independence. Dunleavy’s Jan. 28 State of the State address began with a recap of how COVID has
Faith-based Anchorage shelter heals souls by addressing ‘heart needs’
A retired airline pilot, Sherrie Laurie, didn’t see this trip coming. She started volunteering at Anchorage’s Downtown Hope Center and then became director three years ago. Initially she just hoped to demystify the homeless and overcome her general
Alaska GOP lawmakers lauded by left-leaning political activists
Future Caucus, a national left-leaning political activist organization, has bestowed special honors on U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, State Rep. Justin Ruffridge and State Sen. Löki Tobin for pushing “bi-partisan policies” that align with group’s
Gov. Dunleavy: Alaska’s traditional public schools are failing too many of our children
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth: Alaska’s traditional public education system is failing too many of our children. State assessment data and national rankings reflect this reality. Alaskan parents, both in rural and urban
OPINION: RINO AK lawmakers who overrode governor’s veto will pay a political price
On May 19, four Republican women's groups from around the state warned they would not support any Republican who voted to overturn the governor's veto and would work against their
NO NEED: State denies hospital’s plan to expand emergency care in Anchorage
Alaska’s Department of Health has, once again, denied an application by Alaska Regional Hospital to expand its emergency room department capacity in
Rep. Begich prioritizes economy and energy dominance in speech to AK lawmakers
Rep. Begich prioritizes economy, energy dominance and infrastructure in speech to Alaska
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice in
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