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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Close vote in state senate on public sector pension bill marks it as hot potato for 2024 legislative session
Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Senate’s vote last week to approve Senate Bill 88, the defined benefits pension
Alaska House votes to advance bill that would trim state voter rolls more quickly
By James Brooks Alaskabeacon.com The Alaska House of Representatives has voted along bipartisan lines to shorten the time needed
State senate passes bill to overhaul state’s public employee and teacher retirement system
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 88, sponsored by state Sen. Cathy Giessel
Child care costs far outpace wages, but dependent care tax credit stuck at 2001 rate
By Kelcie Moseley-Morris Alaskabeacon.com The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday evening to assist low-income
Governor Dunleavy focuses on public safety, education reform, and legislation during State of the State address
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Gov. Mike Dunleavy sounded traditional themes in his annual State of the State address
Alaska ‘Pregnant Women Medicaid’ changes begin February 1
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com As part of the state’s moves to enhance and improve maternal healthcare access, the Alaska
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
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
Rep. Mary Peltola visits Mat-Su with the latest from nation’s capital
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska’s U.S. Representative Mary Peltola was in Palmer last Thursday, meeting people
Governor introduces legislation mandating law enforcement, healthcare providers participate in statewide Sexual Assault Examination Kit Tracking Program
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Last week, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation that requires all law enforcement agencies and healthcare providers
Governor Dunleavy introduces legislation to help increase available land to Alaskans
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On Monday, January 22, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced two lands bills: one which would increase
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