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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Keller sends open letter to governor about permanent fund debate
By Wes Keller Governor Walker, Thank you for your tenacity in keeping Alaska’s fiscal crisis on center stage. While
Fiscal imbalance a stumbling block to progress
Gov. Bill Walker Thousands of Alaskan families likely breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday when the Legislature passed its budget
A message about college savings
By Lael Oldmixon College costs continue to rise, but I am convinced that a postsecondary education is worth every penny.
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
An Alaska state income tax is not the answer
By Wiley Brooks Alaskans deserve better than reinstituting an income tax system tied to such a flawed federal system. 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
Budget illusions verses reality
By Rep. Lora Reinbold State government is simply too big and the State Legislature has not made adequate progress in
Rep. Gattis responds to criticism on budget comments
Lynn Gattis In light of some recent comments of mine that have been taken out of context, let me take
Alaska’s budget — our call to duty
Beth Fread Alaska is in a pre-crisis situation and it requires our attention. The finger of doom is pointing
Wasilla should keep its tax promise
Colleen Sullivan-Leonard How important is it for the City of Wasilla to stay true to its promise to sunset
Medicare and Medicaid celebrate 50th
By Susan Johnson and John T. Hammarlund President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law July 30, 1965,
Fiscal fresh start on Alaska’s future
July marks the beginning of fiscal year 2016; a chance for a new beginning and a fresh start for addressing