State sales tax, envisioned as part of long-term plan, gets first hearing in Alaska Capitol

By - March 30, 2023

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Alaska’s child care crisis is too costly to ignore

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he White House called on the Federal Reserve and other banking regulators to reinstate safeguards for regional banks after the collapse of two banks earlier this month. (Photo via Canva)

White House calls on financial regulators to bring back safeguards for regional banks

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U.S. House passes sweeping energy bill pushing back against Biden climate policies

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Alaska House prepares to block legislative pay increase, but top senators say they’re uninterested

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Alaska officials prepare for possible commercial fishing expansion into Arctic waters

BY - March 29, 2023

U.S. Senate in bipartisan vote repeals decades-old Iraq war authorizations

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U.S. Senate clears measure to undo Biden WOTUS rule on wetlands

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Fishery expert says he is optimistic about long-term prospects for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon

BY - March 29, 2023

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Bird-brained? Climate change may affect intelligence in birds

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Technology and investment are needed to get forever chemicals out of U.S. drinking water

BY - March 27, 2023

March 29 is a time to recognize America’s Vietnam War veterans

BY - March 24, 2023

Affordable Care Act at 13: forward not back

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Alaska Legislature votes to oppose National Park Service hunting rule that forbids bear baiting

BY - March 28, 2023

Legislative resolution takes aim at EPA wood-stove certification in Fairbanks

BY - March 28, 2023

Fast-track budget bill, intended to help food-stamp program, speeds through Alaska Legislature

BY - March 27, 2023

After seven years, Alaska Legislature considers no longer monitoring veterinarians’ opioid prescriptions

BY - March 23, 2023

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Alaska House committee removes funding for attorney assigned to help parents with school disputes

By - March 29, 2023

Baby formula is offered for sale at a big box store on January 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Baby formula has been is short supply in many stores around the country for several months. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Infant formula crisis could recur, former FDA official tells Congress

By - March 28, 2023

Phillip A. Washington speaks at a nomination hearing with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill on March 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Denver airport CEO withdraws as FAA nominee after attacks by U.S. Senate Republicans

By - March 28, 2023

Committee axes funding for Alaska’s effort to take over a federal wetlands permitting program

By - March 28, 2023

Ironworker apprentice Natalie Bell displays her Rosie the Riveter tattoo that she describes as a symbol of strength, March 22, 2023, at the Iron Workers 172 Training Center in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Graham Stokes for States Newsroom)

Help wanted: Women needed for U.S. chips manufacturing plan to succeed

By - March 27, 2023

Alaska’s occupational licensing division staggers under its workload

By - March 27, 2023

Alaska legislators prepare to talk taxes after grim new oil revenue forecast

By - March 25, 2023

The U.S. Capitol grounds are seen on March 21, 2023. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

GOP bill establishing a federal parental bill of rights passed in U.S. House

By - March 24, 2023

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