The increase in cash payments to Alaskans obliterates a previous plan to cover education funding for the 2024 fiscal year, in addition to the upcoming 2023 fiscal year.
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How a 150-year-old Lingít robe is inspiring Alaska’s next generation of engineers
During ANSEP’s career exploration week, high school students helped create a 3D scan of the fragile Lingít robe.
State Supreme Court affirms Dunleavy decision that drained fund for Alaska college scholarships
The Alaska Supreme Court decision means some scholarships do not have a dedicated funding source, but an effort by the Legislature may reinstate a separate account.
Republican lawmakers remove Rep. David Eastman from Alaska House minority caucus
The removal comes after years of altercations between Eastman and fellow lawmakers.
Ballots start heading to Alaska voters this week in special US House primary election
In this election, voters are being asked to pick one candidate, then mail their ballot back to the Division of Elections before June 11, the official election day.
Alaska’s lone US House seat will be vacant until September. What happens in the meantime?
Alaska has had no member in the U.S. House since Rep. Don Young died in March. But the office of Alaska at-large is continuing its work for constituents until Young’s successor is elected.