Claire Stremple Alaska Beacon

Anchorage, AK
April 16, 2024

Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports

Amended bill would add elementary, middle school and collegiate sports to limits in place for high school….

Anchorage, AK
April 15, 2024

Lawmakers weigh whether to reduce or acknowledge rights of growing Alaska homeless population

As the state’s major cities scramble to house people, Gov. Dunleavy’s protest bill would further criminalize the homeless, advocates say….

Anchorage, AK
April 4, 2024

Alaska school year could start in September under new proposal

Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, introduced the bill and said the later start date would allow students to spend more time on subsistence activities and…

Anchorage, AK
April 1, 2024

Bills targeting trans people are on the rise nationwide and in Alaska, and most focus on children

House committee advances legislation that would restrict the rights of Alaska trans kids….

Anchorage, AK
March 28, 2024

Missteps from Alaska’s Education Department could cost the state millions in federal grants

The state government did not comply with requirements for pandemic relief funds, according to a letter from the United States Department of Education. The result is…

Anchorage, AK
March 22, 2024

Gov. Dunleavy’s protest crackdown proposal faces public pushback and lawmaker scrutiny

Opponents say their civil liberties are at stake; supporters say the bill promotes public safety….

Anchorage, AK
March 20, 2024

Time is running out for legislators to increase internet speeds for Alaska’s rural schools

One week remains until the deadline for federal grants that would make equitable speeds affordable….

Anchorage, AK
March 14, 2024

No compromise between legislators and Gov. Dunleavy on day before education veto deadline

Legislators would convene for a joint session to consider an override as soon as next Monday if the governor vetoes the education bill on…

Anchorage, AK
March 12, 2024

Alaska legislators balance widespread opposition to Dunleavy policy, veto threat as deadline nears

South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad financial prospects in Alaska. He called…

Anchorage, AK
March 6, 2024

Alaska domestic violence and sexual assault victims services face $4M funding gap

As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care….

Anchorage, AK
March 1, 2024

Legislation to address Alaska’s child care crisis moves to Senate after House approval

Rep. Julie Coulombe, R-Anchorage, sponsored the bill and called HB89 a commonsense bill that could build the state’s workforce and support families….

Anchorage, AK
February 29, 2024

Alaska’s education board sends a $500M wish list for construction and maintenance to lawmakers

The list will go to the governor and the Legislature to be considered for funding….