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Capitol Corner: Continuing the conversation on education, looking for budget solutions
Rep. Justin Ruffridge reports back from Juneau.
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My Turn: It’s hard enough to be a trans kid in the US without Trump trying to erase them
Trans folks have always been and will always be here.
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Capitol Corner: Education looms large in fast-paced start to session
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman reports back from Juneau.
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Opinion: State cannot afford better schools and also big PFDs
Most legislators believe more state money for local school districts should be on the list of essential services.
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Opinion: Fair property taxes, oh my
Our local tax system is not perfect, but it does represent an attempt to fairly balance community interests.
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Opinion: Education finances in Alaska: Same old story, same results?
Legislators, your work has just begun.
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Opinion: Housing shouldn’t be a political issue — it’s a human right
Policies and budget decisions that impact housing impact people’s well-being.
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Point of View: Let’s raise equal rights for women
There is much more to our gender inequality story.
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Opinion: Sen. McConnell, not God, made Trump’s retribution presidency possible
I suspect McConnell regrets his acquittal vote.
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Opinion: Our north star aligns with values Alaskans hold dear
We have vision and practical solutions.
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Opinion: U.S. should treat tariffs with a cold shoulder
The problem is that the U.S. imposes tariffs on what we buy.
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Opinion: What carbon capture and storage might mean for Alaska
Could Alaska be the next leader in carbon capture and storage?
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Point of View: Learn efficiency at upcoming Homer Energy Fair
Energy conservation and efficiency have multiple benefits.
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Opinion: The moral imperative of our time
Trump has made it very clear that he wants to control what the news media publishes.
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Opinion: Alaska’s charter schools are leading the nation — It’s time to expand their reach
Expanding charter schools isn’t just about offering alternatives; it’s about giving every child the chance to succeed.
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Opinion: Everyone pays the price of online shopping returns
Online shoppers in 2023 returned almost a quarter-trillion dollars in merchandise
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Opinion: The wisdom of late bloomers in education
In Alaska, the state’s 529 education savings plan isn’t just for children
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Opinion: Sen. Sullivan’s Orwellian style of transparency
But even if he thinks it’s wrong, his commitment to self-censoring all criticism of Trump will prevent him…
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Point of View: Vance out of touch in plea to ‘make more babies’
In order to, as she states, “make more babies,” women have to be healthy and supported.
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Opinion: A viable option: A railroad extension from the North Slope
It is very difficult for this former banker to contemplate amortizing an $11 billion project with over less…