Anchorage School Board incumbents leading challengers
The first batch of city election results show Margo Bellamy and Kelly Lessens with commanding leads in this year’s two Anchorage School Board races.
Alaska News
LatestBill would protect foster kids from unnecessary stays in psychiatric wards in Alaska
If it becomes law, kids will have the right to a hearing within seven days to determine whether the acute psychiatric placement is necessary.
Alaska’s public health programs lose millions in federal grant funding
The move is part of sweeping CDC funding cuts, impacting COVID-era grants. They were intended to strengthen the state public health system against future public health emergencies.
A new Mat-Su library is looking for an entirely different kind of donation: tools
The new lending library will help locals avoid buying unnecessary equipment, officials said.
NPR
LatestParaguay recalls ambassador to Brazil over espionage revelations
Brazil’s foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay.
Trump and Musk’s backing wasn’t enough to flip Wisconsin Supreme Court
National Democrats sent in millions for the liberal’s campaign while Trump endorsed — and Musk financed — the conservative’s. Abortion, redistricting and Tesla could come before the court.
GOP retains two House seats in Florida, as Democrats claim ‘historic’ improvement
Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.
HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled
Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration’s layoffs.
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