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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: 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: 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: 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…
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Opinion: A budget that chooses the right policies and priorities
Alaska is a land of unmatched potential and opportunity. It always has been, and it always will be…
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Opinion: Governor fails at leadership in his proposed budget
It looks like he is sticking with the irresponsible approach
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Opinion: Reflections of holidays past
Our family tradition has been to put up our Christmas tree post-Thanksgiving giving a clear separation of the…
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Opinion: Strengthening Alaska’s public safety: Recent growth in the VPSO program
The number of VPSOs working in our remote communities has grown to 79
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Opinion: I’m a Soldotna Republican and will vote No on 2
Open primaries and ranked choice voting offer a way to put power back into the hands of voters,…
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Vote no on Ballot Measure 2
A yes vote would return Alaska to party controlled closed primaries and general elections in which the candidate…
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Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 will help businesses and communities thrive
It would not be good for the health and safety of my staff, my customers, or my family…
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Opinion: Begich’s business shows commitment to Alaska
Headquarters in Alaska creates local jobs
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Opinion: Keep officials accountable to Alaskans, not party insiders, by voting no on Ballot Measure 2
Alaska’s nonpartisan election system protects every Alaskan’s right to vote for their chosen candidate at every election, regardless…
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Opinion: Do we really need to be re-educated to vote?
Our party primaries were meant to bring the top two (or three) people to the final election for…