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‘Alaska has become too federally dependent,’ Congressman Begich tells state Legislature
The comments, in his first address to state lawmakers, come as Alaskans reckon with the effects of Trump’s broad efforts to ...
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'Alaska has become too federally dependent,' Congressman Begich III tells state Legislature
The comments, in his first address to state lawmakers, come as Alaskans reckon with the effects of President Trump’s broad ...
Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali’s name instead of change it to Mount McKinley
The Alaska Legislature has passed a resolution urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali rather than change it to Mount McKinley.
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Alaska House majority slows fast-moving school funding boost for further negotiations
The bill has been fast-tracked through the legislative process, but on Friday, the House majority said further discussions are needed.
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Begich address to Alaska Legislature focuses on building strong economy
With an eye toward furthering Alaska’s economic interests, Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, addressed the Alaska Legislature for ...
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Alaska Legislature asks Trump to retain Denali’s name instead of changing it to Mount McKinley
A resolution was passed Friday by the Alaska Legislature urging President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America's tallest peak as Mount Denali. AP The Alaska Legislature ...
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'Alaska has become too federally dependent,' Congressman Begich tells state Legislature
shakes hands with lawmakers after addressing the Alaska Legislature on Feb. 20, 2025. Congressman Nick Begich III told the Alaska Legislature Thursday that the state has become too dependent on ...
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WATCH: U.S. Rep. Nick Begich addresses the Alaska Legislature
This is the Republican Congressman's first address to the Legislature since winning Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives last November.
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Alaska House advances school funding bill over Republican objections
Bipartisan House majority members say a big school funding boost is urgently needed, with the state’s education system in ...
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Alaska legislators say state’s fiscal picture is among the worst in decades
In a series of hearings this week, members of the Alaska Legislature have heard emotional testimony about the need for more education funding. As lawmakers consider the idea, it’s becoming ...
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Alaska Legislature faces a $200M-plus deficit as it weighs school funding against the PFD
Feb. 4—JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is facing a substantial deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, due largely to diminished oil revenue. The nonpartisan Legislative Finance Division has projected ...