Opponents say their civil liberties are at stake; supporters say the bill promotes public safety.
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Alaska House passes rural-school internet bill on fast-track timeline after education veto
Legislators must act quickly: March 27 is the federal deadline for rural school districts to apply for funding that pays for nine in every 10 dollars of their internet bills.
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplifies a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.
Time is running out for legislators to increase internet speeds for Alaska’s rural schools
One week remains until the deadline for federal grants that would make equitable speeds affordable.
New Department of Interior opinion promises to recognize expanded tribal jurisdiction in Alaska
Tribes can exert jurisdiction over allotments granted to individual Natives, the department’s head attorney said on Feb. 1.
Experts bump Alaska oil price estimates slightly, boosting Permanent Fund dividend and budget
Oil is the state’s No. 2 source of general-purpose revenue, behind an annual transfer from the Alaska Permanent Fund.
No compromise between legislators and Gov. Dunleavy on day before education veto deadline
Legislators would convene for a joint session to consider an override as soon as next Monday if the governor vetoes the education bill on Thursday, legislative leaders say.
Alaska House debuts new first-draft budget, but PFD and school funding are question marks
Members of the House Finance Committee are awaiting new revenue estimates for the coming year before finishing their draft.
Dallas Seavey wins record-breaking sixth Iditarod
Musher Dallas Seavey dashed across the finish line in Nome on Tuesday, breaking a tie with five-time champ Rick Swenson.
Alaska legislators vote to preserve boards representing midwives, barbers and massage therapists
The proposals were among 12 executive orders issued by the governor earlier this year and mean state boards regulating midwives, barbers, and massage therapists will continue operating.