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As session deadline looms, here’s where key bills stand in the Alaska Legislature →

Education funding, the state budget and questions about tax breaks for the Alaska LNG project remain on legislators’ to-do list before the session’s May 20 deadline.

Independent, Democrat challenging US Rep. Begich meet at Anchorage forum →

Anchorage pastor Matt Schultz, a Democrat, and independent Bristol Bay fisherman and educator Bill Hill talked resource development, data centers and rural Alaska’s challenges.

Tax concerns and school district distrust shaped Anchorage’s mixed municipal election results →

Many of the municipal voters who reached out to the ADN said they’ve lost trust in the Anchorage School District after a tumultuous budget cycle and chose not to support either of the ballot propositions related to district funds. Some residents, upset by increasing property taxes and a recent appraisal process change that created an unexpected jump in value for many homeowners, chose not to support bond measures as a form of protest.

Alaska Republicans reelect Carmela Warfield as party chair →

Warfield defeated challenger Zackary Gottshall, who criticized Republicans serving in bipartisan coalitions in the Alaska Legislature.

Regulators recommend fine for Anchorage Assembly member over wrongful campaign spending →

Both George Martinez and his District 5 opponent Cody Anderson may face fines as a result of complaints filed during the April municipal election.

State of Alaska could spend nearly $200M on oil exploration, leasing in Arctic refuge →

Alaska’s economic development agency, AIDEA, wants to conduct geologic testing on its existing oil leases — and to bid on new ones — in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (via Northern Journal)

Gov. Dunleavy signs bill establishing Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska →

Bill sponsor Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson said Hispanic and Latino Alaskans have made “undeniable” contributions to the state.

Lawmakers pursue vet care access to ease Alaska’s chronic problems with abandoned and loose dogs →

More access to veterinary care, which is scarce in rural communities, would boost both human health and safety as well as animal welfare, bill supporters say. (via Alaska Beacon)

In other political news

Legislature formalizes rules for physician assistants working within Alaska →

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end game →

With ceasefire talks stalled, Trump and Hegseth claim ‘control’ over Iran and Strait of Hormuz →

Trump FDA chief is leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups →

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw US House seats →

Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax, which requires support in Congress →

These alleged schemes reveal the hidden market for your medical records →

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