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After larger deal fails, state lawmakers propose payout of up to $3,850 per Alaskan

By James Brooks - May 17, 2022

This is a picture of the Alaska State Capitol on May 5, 2022 in Juneau, Alaska.

Senate tables transgender sports bill again, likely ending its chances for now

By Lisa Phu - May 17, 2022

The Boney Courthouse in downtown Anchorage, across the street from the larger Nesbett Courthouse, holds the Alaska Supreme Court chambers. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)

Alaska’s redistricting board again gerrymandered map to benefit Republicans, judge rules

By James Brooks - May 17, 2022

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Biden condemns racist theory of white supremacy in visit to Buffalo after mass shooting

BY Jacob Fischler - May 17, 2022

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After two-year COVID hiatus, tours on Pribilof island set to resume

BY Yereth Rosen - May 17, 2022

University moves forward with faculty salary increases; union says negotiations aren’t done

BY Lisa Phu - May 17, 2022

Alaska Legislature OKs increase to rural power subsidy

BY James Brooks - May 16, 2022

U.S. House panel weighs labor law amendment to protect workers from wage theft

BY Ariana Figueroa - May 16, 2022

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Alaska inflation similar to U.S. trends, but a sharp departure from recent past

BY Yereth Rosen - May 16, 2022

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Russia’s reported abduction of Ukrainian children echoes other genocidal policies

BY Marcia Zug - May 17, 2022

Here’s what’s behind the U.S. infant formula shortage

BY Steven A. Abrams - May 16, 2022

Misinformation is deadly. What are we going to do about it?

BY Kathie Obradovich - May 13, 2022

What the Founders meant by ‘virtue,’ and how it could save our politics now

BY John L. Micek - May 12, 2022

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Alaska in Brief

Alaska tops nation in overdose death increase

BY Yereth Rosen - May 16, 2022

Alaska House proposes naming new bridge after Don Young

BY James Brooks - May 13, 2022

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy planning trip to East Asia, letters show

BY James Brooks - May 11, 2022

Dictionary decides Alaska Supreme Court case

BY James Brooks - May 11, 2022

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MEYERS, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 31: U.S. Forest Service firefighters prepare to battle the Caldor Fire on August 31, 2021 in Meyers, California. The Caldor Fire has burned over 190,000 acres, destroyed hundreds of structures and is currently 16 percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

U.S. House vote to expand federal firefighters benefits seen as step toward parity

By Jacob Fischler - May 16, 2022

Alaska House approves major update to alcohol laws, including changes for breweries

By James Brooks - May 15, 2022

Alaska House rejects $5,500 payout, sends budget to negotiating committee

By James Brooks - May 14, 2022

Rep. Geran Tarr, D-Anchorage, discusses House Bill 5 in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Friday, May 6, 2022 at the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau. (James Brooks / Alaska Beacon)

Alaska lawmakers want to modernize outdated state definition of consent

By Lisa Phu - May 13, 2022

Alaska Senate approves bill formally recognizing Native tribes

By James Brooks - May 13, 2022

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