UAS Professor Alex Simon decided to analyzed why Romeo was shot. Tonight, he presents his findings.
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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.
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.
AMHS wants comments on upcoming schedule
The Alaska Marine Highway wants feedback on the ferry system’s schedule for fall, winter and spring of 2013 and ’14.
DOMA Challenge Tests Federal Definition Of Marriage
After weeks and months of public debate and speculation about the legal fate of same-sex marriage, the second round of arguments takes place at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.
JDHS principal resigning in June
Juneau-Douglas High School Principal Ryan Alsup is resigning after three years in the job. He will leave his post on June 30th for what he says are “personal reasons.”
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.
Hearings, rallies on education to be held this week
Invest in education is the rally cry of the week in the state capitol, as the Senate completes its work on the state operating and mental health budgets.
Sheep Creek public comment period ends Monday
Monday is the deadline for comments on Alaska Electric Light and Power’s federal application to investigate the feasibility of a Sheep Creek hydroelectric project.
VAWA provision triggers new debate on tribal authority in Alaska
One of the new, more controversial provisions – granting tribal courts jurisdiction over non natives for domestic violence crimes committed in Indian Country – has reopened a long-simmering debate about tribal power in Alaska.