And: Senate committee strips homeschool funding overhaul from education bill
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Peltola posts massive campaign fundraising, but Republicans maintain cash advantage in Alaska congressional races →

Fundraising for Alaska’s U.S. Senate and House races has jumped into high gear, with candidates raising millions of dollars in the latest fundraising round in the lead-up to the November election.

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Senate committee strips homeschool funding overhaul from education bill, adds one-time ‘energy relief’ funding →

The new version instead would require more legislative oversight over Alaska’s correspondence education programs, and removes additional correspondence funding in favor of broader one-time education funding measures.

City outlines possible recount for Midtown Anchorage Assembly race with more ballots counted →

According to city code, the municipal clerk must initiate a recount within seven days of the election certification if a candidate wins by less than a 0.5% margin.

Forest Service facility in Anchorage slated for closure amid Trump administration restructuring →

Two weeks after the Trump administration announced a Forest Service “restructuring” that would close regional offices and most of the agency’s research facilities, impacts to Alaska – home to the two largest U.S. national forests – remain unclear. (via Alaska Beacon)

Senate advances bill granting past PFDs to wrongfully convicted Alaskans →

The bill would grant past dividends to people whose charges were later dismissed or if their conviction was vacated, their case was retried and they were acquitted. (via Alaska Beacon)

Gov. Mike Dunleavy joins Arctic research commission as focus turns to security →

His appointment comes at a time when the agency is pivoting from its longtime focus on environmental science to an emphasis on military defense and economic development. (via Alaska Beacon)

In other political news

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports remains →

Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies in Louisiana environmental damage case →

Trump taps health veteran Erica Schwartz to lead CDC, avoiding vaccine skeptics →

How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him →

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration →

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