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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Statement on proposed healthcare funding cuts
By Aundra O. Jackson Spectrum We of the Mat-Su Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, Inc., are deeply concerned about
Strong policy, proven results – Why policy and funding go hand in hand
By Dr. Deena Bishop Spectrum Today, the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA) issued a statement responding to the Governor’s recent
School board prepares for final sessions of school year
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) school board is gearing up for the last
Mat-Su legislators praise governor’s veto of HB 69, education bill they see as too expensive
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Mat-Su legislators are praising a new education bill being promoted by Gov. Mike
House passes HB 69, on education funding and reforms; Republicans say it’s not enough
Frontiersman.com The State House passed HB 69, its version of an education reform and funding bill, by a vote
Ballot initiative for voter input on Houston airport rejected
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In a follow up to an earlier story regarding a citizen initiative to place the
The urgent call for education reform in Alaska
By Kendal Kruse Spectrum Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, and in Alaska, our education system is at
Changes to federal law driving up costs would be in Alaska’s interest, alongside America’s
By Beth Weldon, Alvin Osterback, Dickie Moto, Paul Whitney and Steven Eisenbeisz As local government leaders, we stand fully behind
Keeping our leaders in line
By Christian Hartley Now You Know An essential part of our representative republic is holding our elected officials accountable. As
One size of municipal government doesn’t fit all in Alaska
By Nils Andreassen Spectrum When I think of local governments in Alaska, I’m often reminded of just how different
Biden's labor nominee puts Alaska’s small businesses at risk
By Dee McKee Spectrum In my former life, I was a labor relations consultant to management. Under our guidance, our
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