According to data from the state’s Division of Elections, Juneau voters appear to support ranked choice voting. The capital city overwhelmingly voted against an effort to repeal the statewide system last year, which only very narrowly failed statewide.
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Protestors rally at the Alaska State Capitol for more school funding
Senate leaders said Tuesday they are in negotiations with their House counterparts on a pending education bill.
Dec. 16, 2022: The Impact of The Holocaust on Local Juneau Families
The “Americans and the Holocaust” presented by the Juneau Public Library only runs for a few more days. The show closes on December 20 with a special presentation:
“Family Stories — Juneau And The Holocaust”
Fewer Alaska students qualifying for or using state scholarship fund, review finds
Legislators expected the scholarship to give out more money over time, but after a few years of initial growth, its use has steadily declined.
Highs and lows from the first week of school in Juneau
Students and their families are getting familiar with using Zoom, saying the word “asynchronous” and making other changes for school days without in-person classes.
‘A hidden giant’: Alaska Legislature’s nonpartisan voice on the state budget is retiring
As the Alaska Legislature’s chief budget analyst, David Teal has been the go-to source for nonpartisan information on state spending and revenues. That will end next month, when he retires. And budget experts say Teal’s work will be missed.
Slideshow: Gov. Walker, Lt. Gov. Mallott, family and friends serve dinner at The Glory Hole
Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott volunteered during the dinner shift at The Glory Hole soup kitchen and shelter on Friday.
Twin Lakes cabin honors Juneau resident who loved to skate
About 200 people attended the dedication of a warming shelter at Juneau’s Twin Lakes on Saturday. The 14 x 24 foot cabin was built to honor John Caouette, a Juneau resident who passed away in 2010.