The state’s economic development agency may be reined in, Rodger Painter writes in a commentary for the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/09/the… #akleg

Bill to expand definition of ‘village’ qualifying for water funds passes Alaska House, reports Yereth Rosen (Yereth Rosen) of the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/09/bil… #akleg

Alaska Senate OKs increased access to birth control, Claire Stremple reports for the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-… #akleg

In some parts of the U.S., the grid of the future might be closer than you think, reports Robert Zullo (Robert Zullo) for News from the States, via the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/09/in-…

Oral arguments would be held five days before the end of a hold on the lower court’s ruling. #akleg

NANA Regional Corp. is ending its involvement in the controversial Ambler road project. (via Alaska Beacon)
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Alaska Native corporation ending involvement in controversial Ambler road project, reports Yereth Rosen of the Alaska Beacon: buff.ly/44ywxTD

Debating faked images and video, Alaska lawmakers say AI could eventually be a person, James Brooks (James Brooks Cascade 🗞️) reports for the Alaska Beacon: buff.ly/3wucVUk #akleg

Alaska Supreme Court schedules date for homeschool lawsuit appeal, reports Claire Stremple (Claire Stremple) of the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alaska-… #akleg

Alaska needs to stop prioritizing incarceration over education in effort to reduce sex trafficking, writes Amber Nickerson in a commentary for the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/08/ala… #akleg

Could Alaska be the final destination for Japan’s carbon pollution? The Biden administration wants to fine out, reports Nat Herz for Northern Journal, via the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/08/cou…

The two largest credit rating firms issued positive reports for Alaska’s state government last week, noting growing state budget reserves and progress on future North Slope oil projects.
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For the past five months, Alaska political writer Jeff Landfield has been quietly pursuing a lawsuit that could permanently change the way the Alaska Legislature handles vetoes by governors. (via Alaska Beacon) alaskapublic.org/2024/05/08/law…

By wide, bipartisan margin, Alaska House puts finishing touches on state capital budget, reports James Brooks (James Brooks Cascade 🗞️) of the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/briefs/by-wide… #akleg

Alaska Permanent Fund board to consider changes after leak of concerns over trustee, Andrew Kitchenman (Andrew Kitchenman) reports for the Alaska Beacon: alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/08/ala… #akleg

Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal, reports James Brooks (James Brooks Cascade 🗞️) of the Alaska Beacon: buff.ly/3Ws2r2j #akleg

Alaska lawmakers seek delay in federal requirement for use of lead-free aviation fuel, reports Yereth Rosen (Yereth Rosen) of the Alaska Beacon: buff.ly/3wsBQrm #akleg

Great story about UASoutheast, Professor X̱’unei Lance Twitchell, and efforts to preserve indigenous languages in Alaska.
alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/01/ala… via Alaska Beacon

A key Alaska House committee has approved funding for the most school maintenance projects in several years — from new roofs to copper pipe and electrical replacements. Via Alaska Beacon
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