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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Alaska Senate committee advances school funding bill with $1,000 per student formula boost
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon A bill that advanced in the Alaska Senate on Wednesday would provide a $1,000
Legislators in Juneau struggling to fill big budget gap
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman State legislators in Juneau are struggling with how to fill huge budget deficits that
Paying your fair share
By Frank Murkowski Spectrum There is a growing concern among Alaskans that oil and gas revenues to the State General
Alaska can’t afford these health care bills
By Jim Grazko Spectrum Health care in Alaska is expensive. Some say the most expensive in the country. And it’
Chambers of commerce: A community powerhouse
By Christian Hartley Now You Know Have you ever seen those "Chamber of Commerce" signs in your town
Mat-Su Employer Expo offers connection, opportunities for job seekers
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman The national unemployment rates hover around 4.4%, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and
Alaska legislators look to savings account for deficit fix
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Members of the Alaska Legislature said this week that they’re likely to use the
Education is most effective when tailored to local needs, not dictated by Washington
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump
Education, outreach, connections drive local nonprofit
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation The Wasilla Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Nonprofit of the Year
Stop gaslighting educators: We see what you’re doing
By Rick Morgan Spectrum As the President of the Mat-Su Classified Employees’ Association, I am done watching educators and
School district budget subject at MSB, school board meetings this week
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Funding and budgets for the school district was the subject of discussion during both the
New Alaska revenue forecast worsens state’s big projected budget deficits
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The state of Alaska is still facing a significant budget deficit despite a revised state