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Glad to see reporting on this. Sounds like it'd be a good idea to take a fresh look at the law, because this seems like a very strange way to generate revenue (and an instructive example of how opaque things get once the government has your information)
Alaska collects millions selling drivers data to third parties, documents reveal. DETAILS 👉 https://tinyl.co/434r
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Glad to see reporting on this. Sounds like it'd be a good idea to take a fresh look at the law, because this seems like a very strange way to generate revenue (and an instructive example of how opaque things get once the government has your information)
Among other things, going with an education system entirely of charter schools would make it extremely difficult to fulfill special education rights of students with disabilities. Decent chance ASD schools would be asked to fulfill services, as well.
The activists behind the Eaglexit effort are optimistic their proposal will head to a vote in the coming years. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Effort to break away Eagle River from Anchorage inches forward
The activists behind the Eaglexit effort are optimistic their proposal will head to a vote in the coming years.
www.adn.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Among other things, going with an education system entirely of charter schools would make it extremely difficult to fulfill special education rights of students with disabilities. Decent chance ASD schools would be asked to fulfill services, as well.
Lol, what a quote
September 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Lol, what a quote
Is the Nissan Leaf the official car of Sitka? They are all over the place
September 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Is the Nissan Leaf the official car of Sitka? They are all over the place
When the *possibility* that Anchorage would put sanctioned parking near to this shopping center, it generated like half a dozen posts and a couple FB live streams from Assembly Member McCormick, and hundreds of angry comments from his followers. Ah well, I'm sure we'll see the same now.
Anchorage police department officials wrote that Christopher Barraza, 40, shoplifted from a South Anchorage Target store on Aug. 19. He was allegedly wearing his police department-issued jacket at the time. alaskapublic.org/news/public-...
Anchorage police spokesman fired after shoplifting charge
Police department officials wrote that Christopher Barraza, 40, shoplifted from a South Anchorage Target store on Aug. 19. He was allegedly wearing his police department-issued jacket at the time.
alaskapublic.org
August 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
When the *possibility* that Anchorage would put sanctioned parking near to this shopping center, it generated like half a dozen posts and a couple FB live streams from Assembly Member McCormick, and hundreds of angry comments from his followers. Ah well, I'm sure we'll see the same now.
For more on AG Taylor's candidacy, visit tregforalaska.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
For more on AG Taylor's candidacy, visit tregforalaska.com
Why does he look so much like a movie character who wants to make dancing in this town illegal
The Alaska State Medical Board's hearing, where Dunleavy-appointed chair Matt Heilala (a podiatrist who is also running for governor) is pushing anti-trans and anti-abortion measures today.
They're taking public testimony right now, which has all been opposed.
#akleg
They're taking public testimony right now, which has all been opposed.
#akleg
August 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Why does he look so much like a movie character who wants to make dancing in this town illegal
Heilala resigned yesterday, effective tomorrow, so that he can help jam through these measures.
August 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Heilala resigned yesterday, effective tomorrow, so that he can help jam through these measures.
The BSA veto justifiably is getting much attention, but I also noticed Governor Dunleavy vetoed about 30 pct of Medicaid funding to support clinic behavioral health services. Seems bad both with the reconciliation bill pending, and with Alaska's intense need for that type of care. #akleg
June 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The BSA veto justifiably is getting much attention, but I also noticed Governor Dunleavy vetoed about 30 pct of Medicaid funding to support clinic behavioral health services. Seems bad both with the reconciliation bill pending, and with Alaska's intense need for that type of care. #akleg
Reposted
May 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
All this for some "cybersecurity" knowledge the state will render useless when it freely hands over your data to the federal government, anyway
May 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
All this for some "cybersecurity" knowledge the state will render useless when it freely hands over your data to the federal government, anyway
This is so fucking disgusting. As though Rep Jimmie wasn't making these statements from her own agency and knowledge, as though she was wrong.
Also, the conflation with better access to elections and Democrats is so telling. Like Republicans don't have ballots rejected?
Also, the conflation with better access to elections and Democrats is so telling. Like Republicans don't have ballots rejected?
May 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This is so fucking disgusting. As though Rep Jimmie wasn't making these statements from her own agency and knowledge, as though she was wrong.
Also, the conflation with better access to elections and Democrats is so telling. Like Republicans don't have ballots rejected?
Also, the conflation with better access to elections and Democrats is so telling. Like Republicans don't have ballots rejected?
So the feds come asking and the Dept of Health - which should know about the importance of protecting PII more than most agencies, and is extremely protecting of public health data - just hands it over?
alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/15/a...
alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/15/a...
Alaska gives food stamp recipients' personal information to federal officials | Alaska Beacon
The Alaska data is part of a nationwide request by the Trump administration and appears to be part of an effort targeting migrants.
alaskabeacon.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
So the feds come asking and the Dept of Health - which should know about the importance of protecting PII more than most agencies, and is extremely protecting of public health data - just hands it over?
alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/15/a...
alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/15/a...
After years of elections reforms bills coming so close to the finish line, it's time to get this done. Particularly exciting are the provisions ensuring absentee ballots can be cured, and won't be thrown out because of the meaningless witness signature requirement #akleg
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
Alaska Legislature considers comprehensive election bill in final days of session
The Senate broadly approved the bill on Monday. Prior election reform efforts have fallen short in recent years.
www.adn.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After years of elections reforms bills coming so close to the finish line, it's time to get this done. Particularly exciting are the provisions ensuring absentee ballots can be cured, and won't be thrown out because of the meaningless witness signature requirement #akleg
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
www.adn.com/politics/ala...
Hey, remember that legislation that would allow the federal gov't to strip a non-profit's status because a cabinet secretary deems it a "terrorist-supporting organization," a clear tool for targeting political enemies? It's back:
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
Republicans Sneak Nonprofit Killer Bill Into the Tail End of Trump’s 389-Page Tax Plan
It would give the Trump administration the power to strip the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems a “terrorist-supporting organization.”
theintercept.com
May 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Hey, remember that legislation that would allow the federal gov't to strip a non-profit's status because a cabinet secretary deems it a "terrorist-supporting organization," a clear tool for targeting political enemies? It's back:
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...
The two changes identified here - 80 hours a month of work or similar, and 2x/year eligibility verification - will increase government involvement in people's lives, and make it harder to administer, esp. smaller states. Meanwhile, millions lose coverage.
apnews.com/article/medi...
apnews.com/article/medi...
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”
apnews.com
May 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The two changes identified here - 80 hours a month of work or similar, and 2x/year eligibility verification - will increase government involvement in people's lives, and make it harder to administer, esp. smaller states. Meanwhile, millions lose coverage.
apnews.com/article/medi...
apnews.com/article/medi...
I have a lot of doubts this will be used to give criminal penalties to people doing bonfires on the beach at Point Woronzof, or the Hillside people doing backyard burns before it's too late
alaskapublic.org/news/anchora...
alaskapublic.org/news/anchora...
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance wants to criminalize unauthorized fires
Anchorage’s fire chief says a major, fast-moving wildfire is the city’s biggest threat.
alaskapublic.org
May 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I have a lot of doubts this will be used to give criminal penalties to people doing bonfires on the beach at Point Woronzof, or the Hillside people doing backyard burns before it's too late
alaskapublic.org/news/anchora...
alaskapublic.org/news/anchora...
"In addition to trips, he said, it also provides training for state attorneys on subjects like organized retail crime, online gaming and artificial intelligence."
Yeah, I would love to see those slide decks. These are just corporate interests!
Yeah, I would love to see those slide decks. These are just corporate interests!
The itinerary for Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor’s trip to Normandy included a stay at a five-star hotel favored by Hollywood stars and polo players. Via Northern Journal
Alaska’s attorney general flew to South Africa and France. A corporate-funded group paid.
The itinerary for Treg Taylor’s trip to Normandy included a stay at a five-star hotel favored by Hollywood stars and polo players.
www.adn.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
"In addition to trips, he said, it also provides training for state attorneys on subjects like organized retail crime, online gaming and artificial intelligence."
Yeah, I would love to see those slide decks. These are just corporate interests!
Yeah, I would love to see those slide decks. These are just corporate interests!
I can't think of a better example right now of why politicians of all parties should think a little more deeply when that instinct to establish a new crime, or stiffen penalties. You cannot know with confidence how they'll be enforced.
When Tupe Smith registered to vote, she said election officials instructed her to check the “U.S. citizen” box on the forms, since no option was available for “U.S. nationals.”
Misinformed by election officials, American Samoans in Alaska now face prosecution - The Alaska Current
Felony charges have swept through Whittier’s American Samoan community after an anonymous complaint prompted a state investigation. The residents are U.S. nationals, and community leaders say they…
thealaskacurrent.com
May 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I can't think of a better example right now of why politicians of all parties should think a little more deeply when that instinct to establish a new crime, or stiffen penalties. You cannot know with confidence how they'll be enforced.
Hey, also, how much money is the company spending to install security theater infrastructure and hire private security to harass people for receipts?
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
Opinion: The closing of the Fairview Carrs is a failure of corporate citizenship
Albertsons’ decision is creating a food desert in one Anchorage neighborhood.
www.adn.com
May 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hey, also, how much money is the company spending to install security theater infrastructure and hire private security to harass people for receipts?
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
This season on Mindhunter
Miller: "If you had a choice between a doll from China that might have lead paint from it that is not as well constructed, as a doll made in America that has a highly environmental and regulatory standard & those two products are both on Amazon, that yes, you probably would be willing to pay more."
May 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This season on Mindhunter
"Medication records from pharmacy chains, lab testing and genomics data from patients treated by the [VA and IHS], claims from private insurers and data from smartwatches and fitness trackers will all be linked together"
Unbelievably frightening
www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...
Unbelievably frightening
www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...
RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans
The autism study is planning to link confidential data "with broad coverage in the U.S. population" in one place for the first time.
www.cbsnews.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM
"Medication records from pharmacy chains, lab testing and genomics data from patients treated by the [VA and IHS], claims from private insurers and data from smartwatches and fitness trackers will all be linked together"
Unbelievably frightening
www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...
Unbelievably frightening
www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...
They could not be clearer about who they think is a legitimate American or Alaskan
University of Alaska reports four international students have had visas revoked without notice, reports Corinne Smith of @alaskabeacon.com: alaskabeacon.com/2025/04/14/u...
University of Alaska reports four international students have had visas revoked without notice | Alaska Beacon
The Trump administration revoked the visas of four international students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, without notice.
alaskabeacon.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
They could not be clearer about who they think is a legitimate American or Alaskan