The withheld funds include grants for adult literacy, English language learning, civics and GED classes.
Government
Alaska senators split vote on first step to passing $9B clawback bill
The rescission bill to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and slash foreign aid cleared a procedural hurdle Tuesday night.
Anchorage podiatrist joins all-Republican field in 2026 Alaska governor’s race
Matt Heilala said he’s skilled at working with people with whom he disagrees. Though he’s a frequent Republican donor, he cast himself as straddling political fault lines.
Angoon resident and former teacher launches bid for Alaska governor
James Parkin filed a letter of intent to run for governor on July 1. He is one of six Republican candidates entered in Alaska’s 2026 governor’s race.
City proposes code change to make it easier to arrest people without housing in Juneau
The proposal comes as city leaders say they’ve received a growing number of complaints from residents and businesses about the problems that people without housing are causing for surrounding neighborhoods.
National Democrats are ‘salivating’ over a Mary Peltola bid for US Senate. But Alaska’s governor’s race could be ‘wide open’ too.
The filing deadline for the 2026 elections is still nearly a year away. But Democrats in Alaska and Outside are anxiously awaiting a decision about which office Peltola will run for.