The Alaska House Education Committee discussed key educational issues, focusing on House Bill 240 targeting cyberbullying and AI impersonation, and House Bill 261 reforming funding amid declining student enrollment. The sessions highlighted the need for updated policies on digital harassment and stability in school funding to address evolving challenges in Alaskan education.
The House Finance Committee met on February 20 to assess the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation's FY27 budget. The discussions highlighted the fund's significance in generating two-thirds of Alaska's unrestricted revenue, governance, investment strategies, and inflation concerns. Key points included budget adjustments, performance metrics, and future fiscal discipline amidst economic uncertainties.
Newsflash: In spite of its small population, Alaska produces a disproportionate number of elite winter athletes.
According to The Action Network, which tracks U.S. Winter...
By JON FAULKNER
The USA Cycling Track Team Pursuit team of Olivia Cummins, Olympian Kristen Faulkner (Homer, AK), Bethany Ingram, and Emma Louise Jimenez Palos...
On Friday, February 6, the White House announced the launch of TrumpRx, a program that provides prescription medications at prices competitive with global prices....
Today, Alaskans for Citizen Voting announced the submission of nearly 50,000 signatures in support of its citizen-led ballot petition to the Alaska Division of...