Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Dunleavy to get pushback on plan for $3,900 PFD this year
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed FY 2024 budget introduced Dec. 15 promises fireworks with
Budget process begins with protecting PFD, public services
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum Few would consider it a holiday tradition, but the Dec. 15 deadline to present a
I’m running for office because I want my daughter to be able to stay and build her life in Alaska
By Heidi Drygas Spectrum I wish every kid in Alaska could have a childhood like mine. Growing up in Fairbanks,
Alaska Legislature not on track to finish work in 90 days
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Legislature is not on track to finish its work within a voter-approved session limit
Legislature at one-third mark in 2022 session; quiet on surface, but things perking below the radar
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Last weekend the state Legislature passed the 40th day of its 2022 session. That’
Alaska budget debate drags on in special session
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Debate over the state budget will extend into June, with Alaska lawmakers breaking for the holiday weekend
Analysis: Legislature convenes Jan. 19 with plans to take up governor’s budget, proposed large PFDs
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The state Legislature meets in Juneau Tuesday, Jan. 19 to begin its 2021 session.
A path forward
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum Last week, I introduced a budget containing a $5 billion recovery package to get Alaska
When economy recovers, retail and health care expected to bounce back quickly
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman A new report on Alaska’s economy by the University of Alaska’s Institute
The time to Invest in Alaska is now
By Dave Reaves Spectrum We made it through another winter, yet, with this pandemic, all of us are wondering what
Senate passes increase to motor and marine fuel taxes; Operating budget moves to the floor of state House
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman A bill to increase state fuel taxes in Senate Bill 115 passed the state
Forecasting the state budget for next year
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman As Gov. Mike Dunleavy prepares the state administration’s budget for next year it