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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 13/08/2026
Alaska removed 3,048 people from its active voter rolls after a DMV data match flagged them as possible noncitizens. Elections Director Carol Beecher said “old data” contributed to the errors, including the mistaken removal of U.S. citizens. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 08/08/2026
A third special session has begun, but lawmakers say time is running out for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to secure agreement on tax incentives aimed at advancing the Alaska LNG project.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 04/08/2026
Bycatch has emerged as one of the defining issues in Alaska's U.S. Senate race, putting candidates' records, fisheries policy and campaign contributions under a new spotlight. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 28/07/2026
A proposed Mat-Su industrial park reflects Alaska's latest economic bet: leveraging abundant land and energy to attract data centers. The proposal also opens a broader debate over electricity, land use and the future of industrial development in the state. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 09/07/2026
At this point, Mike Dunleavy's governing style may be defined less by the bills he signs than by the budgets he vetoes. He's becoming Alaska's veto governor. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 08/07/2026
The effort to overturn ranked-choice voting and the effort to remove Petersburg's Dan Sullivan from the ballot share an underlying premise: that Alaska voters can't be trusted to figure things out for themselves. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 19/06/2026
Alaska election officials say the other Dan Sullivan wasn't really running for Senate — he was running to confuse voters. The evidence? A nickname. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 28/05/2026
Some Alaska officials are pushing to turn the state into a hub for AI data centers, tying massive energy and gas projects to growing tech demand — a shift that could reshape the state’s landscapes, energy use and economy for decades. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 13/05/2026
The state had a chance to make Alaska’s election system work better for the people who often face the biggest barriers to voting: rural Alaskans. Instead, Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed the bill and the override effort collapsed after two lawmakers flipped their votes. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 07/05/2026
A bill to restore pensions for Alaska’s public workers cleared the Legislature for the first time in nearly two decades, despite opposition from some lawmakers who have benefited from pensions themselves. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 28/04/2026
In the face of mounting scrutiny, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is set to spend $700,000 a year on public relations — fueling criticism that taxpayer dollars are being burned not on solutions, but on trying to make the smoke look better. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 15/04/2026
The state’s budget reflects a mix of cuts to social programs and continued incentives for oil and gas production, raising questions about whose needs are treated as essential. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 03/04/2026
Rep. Begich and Sen. Sullivan pitch the SAVE Act as election security, despite scant evidence of fraud — while millions without passports or with name changes could face new barriers. State lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction, pushing to expand access for rural voters.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 14/11/2025
Witty Youngman’s new EP ‘Forget-Her-Not’ is out now — a project rooted in stories of survival, healing and community. They’ll perform tomorrow at Williwaw’s Relief for Western Alaska concert. The lineup runs from 2-11 p.m. and is family friendly from 2-6 p.m.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 11/11/2025
State funds were supposed to backstop SNAP during the shutdown, but families are still waiting. Dunleavy’s disaster declaration has yet to turn words into action — for many, the real disaster is the leadership. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 05/11/2025
Trump demolishes a part of the White House for a ballroom while the government remains shut down, paychecks are delayed and in many states SNAP cards will only be partially funded — a stark reminder that while some rebuild for vanity, others are left struggling to get by. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 31/10/2025
While politicians bicker, families go hungry. Murkowski tried to fund SNAP during the shutdown — Sullivan voted no. Meanwhile, kids are left with only tricks, no treats. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 15/09/2025
When given the chance to shed light on Epstein’s network, Alaska’s GOP senators chose secrecy. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan joined 49 Republicans in voting to table an amendment that would have forced the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Illustration by Holly Todd
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 05/09/2025
After skipping public town halls during the August recess, Alaska’s GOP delegation is back with the same old sales job: trying to sell Trump’s “big beautiful bill” as a winning prize. Problem is, folks here have seen enough of the show — and they’re not buying. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 02/09/2025
Alaska’s GOP delegation skipped August town halls — continuing the trend of dodging voters and tough questions. Commentary and Illustration by Holly Todd
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 18/08/2025
Despite hopes for a breakthrough on Ukraine, the Anchorage meeting between Trump and Putin ended without agreement. The Russian leader instead leveraged the summit for symbolic power — upstaging Trump, declining a ceasefire and securing an image of legitimacy back home. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 05/08/2025
For years, Gov. Dunleavy’s near‑absolute veto power kept legislators in check. This weekend, that streak broke. 🗳 Alaska lawmakers overrode his school funding veto — 45 votes exactly, the first time in decades the bar was met. Illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 21/07/2025
Last week, the Anchorage Assembly passed a law banning camping near schools, trails and roads. But Assembly members warn it criminalizes poverty without offering solutions — and will push encampments into already overburdened neighborhoods. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 02/07/2025
Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will try to repeal the “Roadless Rule,” a measure protecting the Tongass National Forest from wide-scale development and logging. Commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 16/06/2025
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan: Senator for the 1%. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 16/06/2025
Anchorage saw its largest protest of Trump’s second term on Saturday, as No Kings demonstrators filled downtown streets in solidarity with a statewide and national call to defend Medicaid and immigrant rights. Photos and story by Matt Buxton. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/06/16/a...
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 13/06/2025
When you weaken public schools and call it ‘school choice.' Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 23/05/2025
After vetoing a widely backed education bill, Gov. Mike Dunleavy lands in the political dunce corner. Lawmakers passed a veto override. Schools are funded. Dunleavy flunked. Commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 20/05/2025
As the GOP pushes to slash Medicaid, Alaska lawmakers are warning the move could be deadly — literally. The cuts threaten to strip health care from up to 40,000 Alaskans, gut services in rural communities and blow a $200 million hole in the state budget. Commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 03/05/2025
Ranked choice got him elected. His first choice now? Ban it. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 29/04/2025
On a typical week-long trip, it’s estimated that an Alaskan cruise ship using an open-loop scrubber discharges an average of 200 million liters of wash water. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/04/28/a...
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 14/04/2025
Mt. Spurr hasn’t erupted yet, but this month’s tariff-driven stock market crash brought a different kind of fallout: a $4.8 billion hit to the Alaska Permanent Fund. Illustration by @hollyatodds
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 05/04/2025
AIDEA gets endless lifelines while Alaska’s educators are told to sink or swim. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 01/04/2025
Anchorage: Your vote is the seed for change. 🌱🗳️ Tuesday is the last day to vote in the municipal election. Read our election guide for a breakdown of the ballot propositions, candidates and to find where you can cast your ballot or vote in person. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/03/27/a...
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 25/03/2025
Alaska’s true hibernators: Bears, Arctic squirrels, marmots… and Congressmen when asked to address the real issues facing Alaskans. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 03/03/2025
Standing up for Alaskans? Nick Begich prefers a more horizontal approach. Illustration and commentary by Holly Todd
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 17/01/2025
With Alaska facing outmigration and slow economic growth, incoming Anchorage Rep. Ky Holland wants to stop 'managing decline' and start investing in the future. His bills aim to foster entrepreneurship and innovation statewide. buff.ly/4hlmIOg
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 08/01/2025
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 12/12/2024
Planned Parenthood advocates pledge to provide care amid uncertainty about Trump’s plans for reproductive rights. Alaska’s moderate majorities offer hope. Stay engaged — subscribe to Matt Buxton's newsletter, The Undercurrent, for updates on health care access.
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 04/12/2024
No conspiracy here — just democracy in action. 🗳️ Alaska’s open primaries and ranked-choice voting system survives. The measure came 737 votes short of passing, according to the final results. That’s a 0.22% margin of victory, well within the 0.5% needed for a state-funded recount.
A character stands in front of a conspiracy board covered in red strings and papers. Speech bubbles read: "I've finally figure out how No on 2 rigged the vote! By being more popular than Yes on 2. A dastardly plot!"
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The Alaska Current @thealaskacurrent.com · 20/11/2024
In yet another snub to Gov. Dunleavy ... 🎨 Commentary/illustration by Holly Todd
An illustration of a person in winter clothes near a beached whale, on the phone. The text bubble says, "The President-elect wants to know if you're free for a cabinet position." The person responds, "Um."
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