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Threads from a Senior Catherine Hollingsworth May 8, 2025 Much is being said about the state of our politics in the moment. The terms...

A Career Dedicated to Medicaid I began my career in the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services on March 1, 1990, and...

Focus on Medicaid Cuts Matt Faubion/ Alaska Public Media This article from Alaska Public Media highlights the potential widespread...

In recent times, we've witnessed a surge of executive orders from President Trump targeting various aspects of our society—from...

Kolendo and Schachle Prevail at a cost of $30K to School District

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Fight Back

Can an eternity be compressed into One week? I never thought so, but this last week sure feels like an eternity to me.   In other ways,...

As we bid farewell to Jimmy Carter at the age of 100, we reflect on his extraordinary life—a life marked by moral clarity, compassion,...

The Birth of Mat-Su United for Progress

Linda Sloan, local activist and former physician in the Mat-Su, writes about President-Elect Trump and what it means for the US.