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Sep 05 2019

Democratic presidential candidates spent 7 hours talking climate change. Alaska was barely mentioned.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, National Election Coverage, Politics, Science & Tech

In a prime-time presidential climate change forum, Democrats spent seven hours on the issue. But there was no substantive discussion of Alaska, even though the state is one of the most affected by global warming.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 5, 2019 3:32 pm

Sep 03 2019

Anchorage judge questions ‘emergency’ used to allow Medicaid rate cuts

By Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News | Crime & Courts, Health, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The judge’s order, released Friday, found that a lawsuit over state cuts to Medicaid payments raised “at the very least, serious and substantial questions regarding DHSS’ finding of emergency.”

By Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News | September 3, 2019 1:57 pm

Aug 30 2019

Outgoing chief of staff Tuckerman Babcock, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and incoming chief of staff Ben Stevens pose for a photo that accompanied the announcement of that Stevens is succeeding Babcock. (Photo courtesy of the governor's office)

Dunleavy policy advisor Tuckerman Babcock leaves the administration

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Politics, State Government

Babcock’s retirement was announced via email on Friday. He was the chair of the Alaska Republican Party before he was asked to work in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration.

By Rashah McChesney, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 30, 2019 6:28 pm

Aug 30 2019

Alaska nonprofits shrink staffing and services to keep homeless sheltered

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Health, Housing, Politics, Public Safety, Southcentral, State Government

The dust is settling after Alaska’s state budget battle. But homeless service providers say serious damage has already been done.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | August 30, 2019 5:56 pm

Aug 30 2019

Rep. Laddie Shaw, R-Anchorage, speaks during a House floor session in Juneau on March 20, 2019.

Dunleavy selects Alaska state Rep. Laddie Shaw to fill seat of late Sen. Chris Birch

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Less than a year into his first term as an Alaska state representative, Laddie Shaw has been selected to fill the Senate seat of the late Chris Birch.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | August 30, 2019 3:24 pm

Aug 29 2019

As DeVos promotes her Education Freedom Scholarship statewide, some advocates wonder how it would work in Alaska

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Federal Government, Politics, State Government

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been in Alaska this week highlighting her national Education Freedom Scholarship proposal.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | August 29, 2019 4:56 pm

Aug 29 2019

Lena Loop trail near Juneau in the Tongass National Forest.

Is the USDA now leaning toward a full exemption of the Roadless Rule in Alaska?

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Juneau, Politics, Southeast, Timber

A national news story caused a stir this week, suggesting President Donald Trump has taken a special interest in how the Tongass will be managed.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | August 29, 2019 2:08 pm

Aug 27 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy talks with Sen. Lora Reinbold, R-Anchorage, in the 2nd floor hallway of the Capitol in Juneau on March 7, 2019. He had just left the House Speaker’s office.

Dunleavy sends letter encouraging potential Pebble investor

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Business, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Politics, Southwest, State Government, Western

Officially, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is neutral on the Pebble Mine. But a letter he wrote to a potential investor in the controversial project calls his neutrality into question.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | August 27, 2019 6:29 pm

Aug 27 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, left, and Attorney General Kevin Clarkson discuss the governor’s proposed budget- and Alaska Permanent Fund dividend-related constitutional amendments with reporters at a press conference held at the Capitol in Juneau on Jan. 30, 2018.

Citing SCOTUS ruling, Alaska AG urges Dunleavy to rein in public sector unions

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Business, Economy, Federal Government, Politics, State Government

The Janus decision was seen as a blow to organized labor groups representing public employees. Now the state is signaling it will pursue a stricter interpretation of the ruling, with potentially big implications for labor in Alaska.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | August 27, 2019 5:34 pm

Aug 26 2019

In Alaska, Education Secretary DeVos touts alternative schooling agenda

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is in Alaska this week. She’s traveling the state to see how certain communities are using alternatives to traditional K-12 public schooling.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | August 26, 2019 4:00 pm

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Democratic presidential candidates spent 7 hours talking climate change. Alaska was barely mentioned.

Dunleavy policy advisor Tuckerman Babcock leaves the administration

Dunleavy selects Alaska state Rep. Laddie Shaw to fill seat of late Sen. Chris Birch

As DeVos promotes her Education Freedom Scholarship statewide, some advocates wonder how it would work in Alaska

Is the USDA now leaning toward a full exemption of the Roadless Rule in Alaska?

Dunleavy sends letter encouraging potential Pebble investor

Citing SCOTUS ruling, Alaska AG urges Dunleavy to rein in public sector unions

In Alaska, Education Secretary DeVos touts alternative schooling agenda

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