Eastman’s remarks, which he said were intended to criticize some arguments in favor of abortion rights, spread on social media, contributing to a public outcry.
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Southeast partner organizations win $21 million grant to help kids succeed
The grant put partners from two dozen organizations and seven different communities in the same room to work on ways to weave classrooms and community organizations together.
Study Links Kindergartners’ Stumbles With Rocky Home Lives
Very young children who endure neglect, abuse and dysfunctional home lives go on to struggle as kindergartners, leaving them at risk for more difficult years as adolescents and adults, a new study finds.
Researcher leaves Homer for studies in the Arctic
Chamberlain will contribute to the initiative by sharing her more than 20 years of experience studying ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Sarah Palin endorses oil tax repeal
The former governor uses her new online news channel to promote the repeal of Alaska’s current oil tax system
Opponents of new oil tax law offer their alternatives
With the deadline for filing new legislation arriving Monday, opponents of the new oil tax system have offered their own alternatives.
Chenault, Huggins discuss education, gas line, and fish politics
As lawmakers begin the 90 day session, House Speaker Mike Chenault and Senate President Charlie Huggins say there is just one must pass bill this session- the budget. But the majority party has other items on their agenda, along with a commitment to fiscal restraint. I asked Speaker Chenault to outline his priorities. What are…
Legislature Approves Tax Cut for Oil Companies
After years of fighting for it, Gov. Sean Parnell has gotten his major legislative priority through: a reduction of the state’s oil tax rate.
Parnell satisfied with Senate oil tax reform bill
But the governor says the Alaska House of Representatives should take its own look at the legislation, and make any changes members deem necessary.
Alaska Democrats debut their own oil tax legislation
House and Senate Democrats have rolled out oil tax legislation they say will put more oil in Alaska’s pipeline without throwing the state off a fiscal cliff.