The largest point of opposition to UA President Jim Johnsen’s plan came from Juneau-based Regent Dale Anderson, who accused Johnsen of consolidating most of the initial licensure program responsibility to the Fairbanks campus.
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Young shoves female reporter on way to Violence Against Women Act vote
Congressman Don Young has apologized for shoving a female reporter at the U.S. Capitol Thursday. He was on his way to vote for the Violence Against Women Act.
VAWA bill would create limited jurisdiction for five Alaska tribes
The Violence Against Women Act renewal bill would allow up to five Alaska tribes territorial jurisdiction in their villages to prosecute domestic abuse and other crimes, whether the accused is a tribal member or not.
UA president recommends closing UAA education program amid accreditation loss
Under the recommendation, Anchorage students would have to take education courses with instructors from the Fairbanks or Southeast campuses, both of which have accredited education departments.
Judge deals blow to King Cove road
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s land exchange agreement for the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. The arrangement was intended to allow for a road to connect King Cove to Cold Bay.
Interior secretary nominee faces jabs over prior lobbying work
Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has a lot of experience at the Interior Department. He has also represented the oil industry as a lawyer and lobbyist, and that drew a masked troll to his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Dunleavy gives budget pitch as hundreds rally outside in Anchorage
As Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy made his case for drastic changes to the state’s budget, a crowd outside railed against cuts to services like education, health care and the ferry system.
Feds charge white supremacist gang members in Alaska
Federal authorities in Alaska have filed criminal charges against a total of 18 people connected to a white supremacist gang.
Which Native voices? On ANWR, lawmakers practice selective listening.
Rep. Don Young told his colleagues to disregard the anti-drilling Gwich’in witnesses, while pro-development Iñupiaq witnesses accused Democrats of erasing them from the land that’s been their home for centuries.
On ‘Talk of Alaska,’ Dunleavy takes calls on budget cuts, taxes
Gov. Mike Dunleavy fielded questions about his budget proposal and plan for Alaska’s fiscal future during an appearance on Alaska Public Media’s statewide call-in show “Talk of Alaska” Tuesday morning.