The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and Outside are anxiously ...

No one in Alaska’s public education system denies that we need better outcomes for our students — especially in reading and ...

When President Donald Trump signed his tax bill into law, he acknowledged it included deep spending cuts but suggested people “won’t even notice it.” ...

Currently, only one ballot measure — proposing new limits on financial contributions to candidates for public office — has ...

President Donald Trump’s administration has blocked the release of an estimated $6.2 billion in congressionally approved ...

Republican Lisa Murkowski helped secure aid for her home state, as Democrats see a “polar payoff.” ...

The Alaska State Legislature has launched a joint bipartisan task force to focus on education funding over the next 18 months ...

Senate Republican leaders are discussing a proposal to expand an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) matching rate to five states, including Alaska and Hawaii, which could be ...

Jun. 30—As the U.S. Senate took up consideration of a budget reconciliation bill over the weekend, changes impacting Alaska were front and center. Provisions aimed to boost support for the ...

The U.S. Senate continued nonstop debate on its major policy and budget bill Monday, as provisions affecting Alaska continued to be hotly debated. Senators were advancing toward a vote expected as ...

Jun. 28—Alaska's legislative leaders and governor are sending mixed messages to the state's congressional delegation on a budget reconciliation bill that is moving toward a possible weekend vote ...

Senate Republicans’ new SNAP proposal prompts concern for Alaska GOP by Aris Folley - 06/27/25 9:15 PM ET ...