Opponents testified that the bill would threaten Alaskans’ abortion rights.
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Alaska prison failed to provide adequate dental care to inmates, state investigator finds
Goose Creek Correctional Center has gone years without a hygienist, forcing patients to wait.
Alaska’s mariculture industry expands, with big production increases in recent years, report says
Alaska seaweed production went from almost nothing in 2017 to nearly 900,000 pounds in 2022.
Study tracks calls used by endangered Alaska belugas — and human-made noise in their habitat
The animals contend with sustained noise from commercial shipping, raising questions about future regulation.
Alaska lawmakers grapple with test-score gap between charters and other public schools
Charter study was not designed to compare charters with regular district schools.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4B for investments
The idea would have to be approved by state legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy, because it requires changes to state law.
Dr. Anne Zink to leave position as Alaska chief medical officer
In interview, Alaska’s ‘top doc’ reflects on nearly five years of work, time in public eye during pandemic.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board again warns that the fund is running out of spendable money
A new analysis paper offers a menu of possible solutions, with a two-part constitutional amendment as the most durable repair.
With deadline looming, more than half of Alaska’s relief funds for homeless students are unspent
Alaska legislators and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski are considering pushing for an extension.
Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month.