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Alaska’s U.S. representative appears skeptical of support for embattled Ukraine, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...

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Republican state AGs seek to clarify stance on disability law, reports @acvollers.bsky.social for @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/r...

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Does Alaska have a revenue problem or spending problem? Former state Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman asks in a commentary for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/d... #akleg

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Alaska governor proposes lifting state’s longtime ban on fish farms, reports James Brooks of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask... #akleg

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Union expects at least 1,378 Alaska federal employees in probationary status to be fired, reports Corinne Smith of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/u...

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‘You do not treat people in this manner’: Alaska Sen. Murkowski condemns Trump firings, other acts, reports Corinne Smith, @corinne-smith.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/y...

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Why did the U.S. Senate pull an all-nighter on the budget? A look inside vote-a-rama, from @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/r...

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Trump order opening Arctic Alaska waters to oil leasing draws legal challenge, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/21/t...

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Alaska education funding boost nears vote of full House amid affordability concerns, report @alaska.bsky.social and @corinne-smith.bsky.social of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/20/a... #akleg

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Begich’s message to Alaskans amid Trump firings: Hold tight. The @alaskabeacon.com's Corinne Smith and James Brooks report: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/20/b... #akleg

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Election officials blast Trump’s ‘retreat’ from protecting voting against foreign threats, reports Matt Vasilogambros, @mattvas.bsky.social, of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/20/e...

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Fisheries observers in Alaska face workplace harassment, intimidation and assault at much higher rates than are reported, but the true prevalence is unknown as incidents largely go unreported, according to a new multiyear study. (via @alaskabeacon.com)

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FYI - I just heard (and confirmed via the convention schedule) that Mike O'Hare, the FAA Regional Admin, is back on the AK Air Carriers Association convention schedule & will be presenting to attendees. Reporting matters, guys. I'm glad @alaskabeacon.com accepted this story.

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Alaska fisheries observers experience harassment at much higher than reported rates, study says, reports Corinne Smith, @corinne-smith.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/20/a...

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U.S. Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director, with two Republicans dissenting, reports Ashley Murray of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/20/r...

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Vote advances key education bill in Alaska House, with tight margin, reports James Brooks of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/19/m...

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Cruise ship scrubbers pollute Alaska air and waters, writes Kay Brown of Pacific Environment in a commentary for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/19/c...

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Federal Aviation Administration withdraws from Alaska groups that work on safety, reports Colleen Mondor, @chasingray.bsky.social, for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/19/f...

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Trump prefers U.S. House budget, but Senate GOP to forge ahead on its version, reports Jennifer Shutt of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/19/r...

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Alaska Permanent Fund dividend increases the likelihood of twin boy births, study says, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask...

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Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences, reports Alex Brown of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/t...

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How a risky state investment in seafood cost Alaskans millions and left a fishing town in crisis, report Hal Bernton for @propublica.org and Nathaniel Herz of Northern Journal, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/h...

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People brace for impacts on land, water and wildlife after feds fire thousands over holiday weekend, Christine Peterson reports for @highcountrynews.bsky.social, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/p...

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Less than four months after Alaska voters rejected a ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting and open primary system, the state’s lieutenant governor has OK’d a new petition-gathering effort to repeal the system. (via @alaskabeacon.com)

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Federal judge turns down attempt by Democratic AGs to block Elon Musk and DOGE, reports Ashley Murray of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/r...

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Hundreds rally at Alaska State Capitol as part of nationwide march focused on rights and democracy, reports Corinne Smith, @corinne-smith.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/18/h...

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Here’s how lawmakers in states are taking aim at transgender adults’ health care, reports Nada Hassanein, @nhassanein.bsky.social, of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/17/h...

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Signature gathering for 2026 repeal of ranked choice voting, open primary, Alaska lt. governor says, reports Andrew Kitchenman, @kitchenman.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/new-p...

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Alaska’s educational needs call for flexible solutions, UAA provost Denise Runge writes in a commentary for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/17/a...

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Trump administration fires 20 immigration judges, amid mass dismissals of federal workers, reports Ariana Figueroa of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/17/r...

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Alaskans have grounds to sue over predator-control killing of bears, court rules, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/17/a...

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Reducing federal dollars for Medicaid expansion could cut millions from the rolls, reports Shalina Chatlani, @chatlanis.bsky.social, of @stateline.org, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/14/r...

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Federal firings hit U.S. Forest Service in Alaska, with at least 30 jobs cut on Thursday, reports Corinne Smith of the @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/14/f...

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Federal workforce hit by Trump’s sweeping firings of thousands of probationary employees, reports Ariana Figueroa, @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social, of @statesnewsroom.com via @alakabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/14/r...

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Driven by food-shortage fears during the pandemic and inspired by the recommendations of a task force, Alaska lawmakers are considering the creation of a cabinet-level state Department of Agriculture. via @alaskabeacon.com

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Who is Susan Carney, Alaska’s new chief justice? Corinne Smith and James Brooks of @alaskabeacon.com interviewed her on Tuesday: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/13/w...

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Alaska, one of two states without a cabinet-level agriculture department, is planning to create one, reports James Brooks of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/13/a... #akleg

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Think sled dog racing is fading? In Alaska’s mushing-crazy Kuskokwim Delta, it’s booming, reports Nathaniel Herz for Northern Journal and KYUK, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/13/t...

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RFK Jr. confirmed as nation’s health chief despite vaccine denial, conspiracy theories; Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan vote yes. Jennifer Shutt of @statesnewsroom.com reports, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/13/r...

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You’re hearing a lot about budget reconciliation in Congress. What does that mean? @statesnewsroom.com's @jennifershutt.bsky.social explains, via @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/12/r...

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Alaska chief justice vows speedier trials after investigative journalists find problems, reports James Brooks and Corinne Smith of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/12/a... #akleg

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Fishery managers start a process to tighten salmon bycatch rules in Alaska’s Bering Sea, reports Yereth Rosen, @yjrosen.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/12/f...

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U.S. House GOP releases budget that raises debt limit by $4 trillion, extends tax cuts, reports Jennifer Shutt, @jennifershutt.bsky.social, of @statesnewsroom.com, via @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/12/r...

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In a series of hearings this week, members of the Alaska Legislature have heard emotional testimony about the need for more education funding. via @alaskabeacon.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/alas...

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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades, reports James Brooks, @alaska.bsky.social, of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/12/a... #akleg

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Commentary author Amber McCain reflects on the dangers of Alaska’s aviation, for @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/02/11/r...

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