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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ACLU sues Mat-Su Borough School District over bathroom restrictions for transgender students
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Alaska filed litigation in Palmer District Court against
New bill proposes small changes to Alaska’s literacy law — teachers ask for more time and money
By Claire Stremple Alaskabeacon.com Even its most ardent supporters say the Alaska Reads Act, a controversial law aimed at
Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
By James Brooks Alaskabeacon.com A Republican legislator from Wasilla has proposed legalizing some types of gambling aboard Alaska Marine
Governor Dunleavy Introduces CROP Act to encourage food production in Alaska
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On January 26, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced the Capital access, Revenue protection, and Open Procurement
Where I stand: A strategic investment approach to education
By Dr. Deena M. Bishop Spectrum As the newly appointed Commissioner for the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED)
Dunleavy: Package solution needed for education in Alaska Alaska governor says he will veto a standalone education funding increase unless other items are included
By James Brooks Alaskabeacon.com Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said on Thursday that he would veto a standalone increase to
Overdraft Fee Cap: A terrible solution to an already solved problem
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Financial Times reports, “is proposing to cap overdraft
Alaska Public Safety officials say job vacancies hinder human trafficking response
By Claire Stremple Alaskabeacon.com Leaders from the state’s Public Safety Department presented a report from the Governor’s
Mental Health Trust Authority awards $3.8 million in grants
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority ANCHORAGE, Alaska (January 19, 2024) — The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awarded $3,812,537
Alaska tobacco-control efforts get mixed reviews from American Lung Association
By Yereth Rosen Alaskabeacon.com Alaska got middling grades for its efforts to curb tobacco use in a new national
Legislature off to a lively start with heated debate over education funding
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The 2024 legislative session is off to a lively start. Last Tuesday, the day
Murkowski, Padilla Introduce bipartisan legislation to reauthorize National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Alex Padilla of California, introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize