Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, April 3, 2025
A bill substantially increasing education funding clears a hurdle in the state Senate. Also, critics debate the transparency of the University of Alaska’s decision to scrub diversity-related language.
Alaska News
LatestAlaska’s population is slowly increasing. So why isn’t Southeast’s?
Skagway has seen its population drop by over 2% on average per year, the largest decrease regionwide.
Tribal education leaders speak out against Trump’s plan to close the Department of Education
At an oversight hearing, Sen. Murkowski highlighted programs that fund tutoring, language initiatives and post-secondary education opportunities for Native students.
‘No one had the chance to weigh in’: University of Alaska DEI purge draws fire
Regents’ February decision to scrub mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion is legal, but critics say the sudden move raises questions about transparency.
NPR
Latest19 states sue over Trump’s voting executive order, arguing it’s unconstitutional
The lawsuit is the fourth legal challenge against Trump’s executive order on voting. The attorneys general argue the order is “an unconstitutional attempt to seize control of elections.”
Trump takes aim at trade deficits. Are they actually bad?
Whatever you think of President Trump’s tariffs, there’s one point you have to concede: his interest in them is not a passing whim. He noted that on Wednesday, in the Rose Garden, when he was announcing the latest,...
Russia escapes Trump Tariffs, as envoy pushes deals with Washington
A visit by a senior Kremlin envoy to the White House this week may help explain why Russia is not on President Trump’s tariffs list – and determine for just how long Russia can stay off the list.
Judge considers ‘contempt’ after Trump officials stonewall ruling on migrant removal flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg Thursday pushed, once again, the Justice Department to explain its use of the Alien Enemies Act and provide key details and the timeline of the flights.
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