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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Social Security Fairness Act becomes Law
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com President Joe Biden signed into law H.R. 82, The Social Security Fairness Act, legislation, Jan.
Chances for government shutdown escalate after Trump and GOP reject stopgap spending bill
By Jennifer Shutt Alaska Beacon WASHINGTON — Efforts to prevent a partial government shutdown from starting this weekend fell apart Wednesday
Postal rate hike to impact shipping costs in 2025
The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced changes in postal rates, effective January 19, 2025, impacting various shipping services, including those
Summer was good for Mat-Su’s visitor industry
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman It has been a good visitor year for Mat-Su businesses. The summer season
Permanent Fund dividend and one-time bonus confirmed at $1,702, with payments starting Oct. 3
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon This year’s Permanent Fund dividend, plus a one-time energy rebate bonus, will be
Gov. Dunleavy signs budget, vetoes more than $230 million in spending
By Andrew Kitchenman Alaska Beacon Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state budget into law on Friday, while vetoing more
Sullivan secures improved Social Security Administration service for Alaskans
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Senator Dan Sullivan announced on June 11 that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has committed
Alaska lawmakers unanimously request Social Security reform to help teachers
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The Alaska Legislature has unanimously approved a resolution asking Congress and federal officials to remove
SPECTRUM: Where I stand on Medicare, Social Security, and the ACA
By MARGARET STOCK Alaskans strongly support both Medicare and Social Security. Through Medicare, older Americans are largely protected from ruinous
Don’t be skeptical, Social Security is here to stay
By ROBIN SCHMIDT It’s healthy to be skeptical in a world of uncertainties. Major news networks sometimes broadcast conflicting
Smaller dividends painful but prudent
By Gov. Bill Walker Alaskans will soon receive our annual dividend checks. This year’s $1,022 check for every
Legislators should join fellow Alaskans laboring to pull as one
By Gov. Bill Walker As governor, I enjoy shaking a lot of hands. But one handshake in particular stuck with