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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Does Alaska have a revenue problem or spending problem?
By Bruce Tangeman Spectrum The Legislature reconvened in Juneau a month ago, but months from now, we should expect that
Alaska is running a significant deficit, latest fiscal estimates show
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon The state of Alaska is bringing in less money than it is spending, and is
Mat-Su school challenges: Lower revenues, rising costs and now a drop in enrollment
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su school board and borough assembly members got their first peek at the
Problems lurk in Palmer’s finances, ex-city manager warns
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman On a superficial basis, the city of Palmer appears in okay financial shape. However,
Don't buy the tariff lie: Real tax cuts Aren't on the table
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum “If he returns to the White House,” Bloomberg reports, “Donald Trump has pledged to enact
SPECTRUM: A bipartisan Alaska House Majority and Bending the Curve on Crime
By REP. LES GARA You probably didn’t see a lot of me this summer. I wish I could say
Alaska’s environment and economy depend on each other
By Elvie Underwood For the past couple of months, the phrase “budget deficit” has been everywhere. In late March, I
Gov. Walker: It’s time to solve our fiscal problem
Bill Walker As the Legislature nears the end of the constitutional 120-day session, I am gravely concerned about the
To preserve dividend, a stitch-In-time saves nine
By Scott Hawkins Governor Walker’s announcement that our state budget crisis has deepened by a further $300 million should
School district cuts inevitable
By Susan Pougher The success of our students and your school district hinges on community involvement from parents, business partners,
Mat-Su, Alaska need a reliable financial future
Gov. Bill Walker I’d like to thank the Matanuska Susitna Borough Assembly and the Houston City Council for your
Town hall meeting on Feb. 27 likely to focus on budget
Brian O'Connor WASILLA — Four Mat-Su legislators say they just want to listen. Nevertheless, Alaska Sen. Bill Stoltze