By Zack Gottshall Healthcare costs are soaring across the United States and they are especially punishing in Alaska. Healthcare services in Alaska’s largest cities cost roughly 50% more than in other major U.S. metros, and our state ranks second nationally in per-capita health spending, despite ranking far lower in per-capita income. That mismatch helps explain […]

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By State Representative Sarah Vance For nearly a decade, election policy in Alaska has been defined more by debate than results. Over the past ten years, the Legislature has introduced 164 election-related bills and more than 40 resolutions, yet only three measures became law, and none significantly changed how Alaska conducts elections. For Alaskans, that […]

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By Greg Sarber On March 17, Joe Kent resigned his position as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), saying, “Iran posed no imminent threat to our country, and that it was clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel”. He disagreed with President Trump, who said that Iran was close […]

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In 2025, Alaska received $145 million from the federal government to invest in aviation safety. $25 million came from the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 which promises $25 million yearly for the Alaska Aviation Safety initiative until 2028. The remaining $120 million came from the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The investments will serve to […]

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The historic National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) oil and gas lease sale on March 18 this year is just the beginning of promised investment, job growth, and revenue increases for Alaska. According to Congressman Nick Begich, major producers like ConocoPhillips, Exxon, and Shell are “stepping up because they see Alaska’s immense potential.” Driving new investments is […]<...