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 ...

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 ...

Due to his failure to uphold the party platform, voting on bills that oppose GOP values and joining a Democratic-controlled majority that now dominates the Alaska Senate, two GOP Districts have voted ...

A GOP-backed proposal that would shift some of the cost of food assistance to states for the first time is drawing renewed concern in the party, as critics argue the effort could lead to states ...