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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Legislature works on a state economic relief package, but politics enters the picture
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The end of the legislative session must be afoot, or at least this phase
COVID-19 restrictions hit Alaska’s economy but federal, state help is on the way
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman COVID-19 is dealing a heavy blow to the state’s economy as the
Time to release the PFD
To the editor: To the editor: Over the last week, social distancing has transformed from washing your hands, refraining from
Juneau’s response to the coronavirus has been predictably irresponsible
By Rep. David Eastman Spectrum The mess in our legislature in Juneau today is far greater than any one legislator
Legislature provides relief funding for coronavirus
The Alaska Senate has unanimously approved funding to communities dealing with the economic impacts of the new coronavirus (COVID-19)
Legislators warn triple-hit to state’s economy from COVID-19
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman State legislative leaders warned of a triple hit to the state’s economy as
State limits access to capitol building
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman State legislative leaders decided Friday to strictly limit access to the state capitol building
Lawmakers approve budget to help prepare for potential coronavirus threat in Alaska
By Frontiersman.com In response to growing concerns over potential impacts of COVID-19 on Alaska, lawmakers on Thursday, March
Analysis: Legislators ponder how to extract oil tax initiative from election ballot
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Every session has its bills to alter oil and gas taxes but there is
Our youngest Alaskans deserve the educational opportunities to succeed
By Sen. Tom Begich Spectrum In this legislative session, we have set out to build upon past efforts to transform
Judicial lobbying
By Bob Bird Spectrum Alaska Chief Justice Joel Bolger’s “State of the Judiciary” address, his recent AFN speech and
Hammond had it right
By Tom Brennan Voice for the times Jay Hammond’s idea for a Permanent Fund dividend is having an important