Alaskans rally against domestic violence, exclusion from VAWA
More than two hundred people gathered for the annual Choose Respect Rally today on the capitol steps.
Young Responds to Ethics Investigation
Congressman Don Young says he’s not worried about an investigation into whether he violated ethics rules.
Budget cuts could eliminate access to pre-school for many
Gov. Sean Parnell had funded the program at $2.5 million next year, but about a half million of that has been slashed from the budget being considered by the legislature.
Oil companies testify on tax reform legislation
The major oil companies in Alaska testified last night to the state House Resources Committee about the latest version of Governor Sean Parnell’s oil tax reform legislation.
Friday is Alaska’s first Vietnam Veteran’s Day
Friday will be the first Vietnam Veterans Day in Alaska.
Alaska women face uphill battle according to new study
Alaska women earn less than men, were imprisoned at a higher rate during the last decade and are committing suicide at a rate twice the national average
Teachers and families gather on Capitol steps for education funding
A crowd of teachers, students, and parents gathered in front of the Capitol steps on Tuesday to speak out for increased funding of education.
First Lady speaks against public safety cut
A move to reduce funding for a new sex trafficking investigation unit has one high-profile critic: Alaska First Lady Sandy Parnell.
Save our Schools rallies support for public school funding
Minority members say they’ve been getting hundreds of emails and other comments from frustrated parents, teachers, school administrators and education boards asking for increased public school funding.
Update: Senate Finance cancels hearing on operating budget
The Senate Finance Committee is expected to take up amendments Monday to the $9. 9 billion state operating budget.
