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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Support for education funding bill comes as Alaska districts grapple with ongoing deficits
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Lawmakers are considering new legislation to increase state funding for Alaska schools, and heard public
Borough assembly overrides mayor’s veto of land for data center and joint-marketing with company
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The Matanuska-Susitna Borough assembly overrode Mayor Edna DeVries’ veto Tuesday, March 17, of
Mat-Su Assembly data center proposal hits roadblock with mayoral veto
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On March 5, 2026, Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) Mayor Edna DeVries issued a veto against
After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska lawmakers introduced new legislation in the House of Representatives that would raise the state’
Understanding the school district budget shortfall
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) is currently grappling with a significant budget crisis, one that
Alaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s veto of a tax bill intended to help education
James Brooks Alaska Beacon Republicans in the Alaska Legislature voted down a new funding source for public school programs Thursday
Legislators convene in Juneau; will take up override votes on governor’s vetoes
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The 2026 legislative session is off to a start, and things could get underway
Top Alaska education stories of 2025: state funding boost, federal freezes and disaster displacement
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon It was a difficult and consequential year for Alaska schools, educators and students. While Alaska
MSB Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee votes to disband
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Library Citizens' Advisory Committee (LCAC), a community-based group that
Governor vetoes corporate tax bill intended to fund public education programs
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed his ninth bill of the year, canceling Alaska lawmakers’ efforts
Current legislature special session expires as Governor makes no plans to extend or add more
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On August 31, the special session of the Alaska Legislature expired, and in a letter
Building Alaska’s future by putting education first
By Tom Begich Spectrum When I served as a State Senator, the most common visitors to my office were parents