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Opinion: Proposal is a fiscal plan, but not a good one
The numbers don’t add up.
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Voices of the Peninsula: Let’s work to understand each other better
It is hard for me to understand why our governor would want to create a bill that marginalizes…
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Opinion: Dunleavy is punting tax hikes to his successor
The only promise he hasn’t broken is not raising taxes.
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Voices of the Peninsula: Building a positive path forward for Alaska’s kids
Many of Alaska’s children do not have those positive experiences surrounding them
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State, labor and utilities are aligned on modernizing the Railbelt grid
Today, Alaska has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capture federal infrastructure dollars and stabilize Alaska’s aging Railbelt electrical grid,…
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No to 67%
Recently, the Alaska State Officers Compensation Commission voted to raise the pay of legislators by 67%. Although that…
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Opinion: Old models of development are not sustainable for Alaska
Sustainability means investing in keeping Alaska as healthy as possible.
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Opinion: As a father and a grandfather, I believe the governor’s proposed laws are anti-family
Now, the discrimination sword is pointing to our gay and transgender friends and families.
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Voices of the Peninsula: Now is the time to invest in Kenai Peninsula students
Parents, educators and community members addressed the potential budget cuts with a clear message.
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Opinion: An accurate portrayal of parental rights isn’t controversial
Affirming and defining parental rights is a matter of respect for the relationship between parent and child
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Opinion: When the state values bigotry over the lives of queer kids
It has been a long, difficult week for queer and trans Alaskans like me.
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Opinion: Fish, family and freedom… from Big Oil
“Ultimate investment in the status quo” is not what I voted for.
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Voices of the Peninsula: Let’s bring opioid addiction treatment to the Alaskans who need it most
This incredibly effective and safe medication has the potential to dramatically increase access to treatment
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Voices of the Peninsula: Maximizing moose productivity on the Kenai Peninsula
Maximum isn’t necessarily optimum, as cattle ranchers learned long ago.
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Opinion: The time has come to stop Eastman’s willful and wanton damage
God in the Bible makes it clear that we are to care for the vulnerable among us.
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Opinion: AIDEA’s $20 million-and-growing investment looks like a bad bet
Not producing in ANWR could probably generate a lot of money for Alaska.
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Voices of the Peninsula: King salmon closures long overdue
Returns have progressively gone downhill since the early run was closed in June 2012
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Opinion: Fixing legislative salaries and per diem
The state Senate was right to unanimously reject giving a 20% pay raise to Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Not…
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Opinion: Volunteerism is a key pillar of Alaska history, future
I am happy to continue the First Lady’s Volunteer Awards
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Time to invest in public schools
As newly elected legislators, we bring over 52 years of collective teaching experience to the political conversation about…