The amendment doesn't just block funding for minors, but it blocks state funding of trans care for all Alaskans. buff.ly/rbx4LEn

It's the second time that Dunleavy has vetoed an education bill. Last year, he vetoed Senate Bill 140, which would have increased the BSA and delivered the targeted homeschool funding that he now claims is critical for his support. buff.ly/mPoQPNK

Legislators narrowly rejected two anti-abortion budget amendments this week in 20-20 votes. Both measures attempted to limit Medicaid abortion access despite constitutional protections. buff.ly/Fkz4O4w

Emily Sullivan spotlights Dustin Newman — Unangax̂ paddler, guide and kayak builder — reclaiming ancestral traditions and rebuilding sacred connections to the water. The new Trail Blazers column is meant to uplift those long excluded from outdoor spaces. buff.ly/O9nQMof

Artist and ski plane worker Gabby Faurot adds one tiny detail just for herself in every piece — something playful, unnoticed just for joy. Influenced by magical realism and vast landscapes, her work is a tribute to feeling small in a big, beautiful world. buff.ly/6pPRlaZ

From Dermot Cole: AIDEA earned a record $65 million last year — but only gave $20 million to the state. Legislators say it can afford more. buff.ly/kLnUYek

The legislation isn’t the lifeline that school districts staring down school closures, ballooning class sizes and fewer programs are hoping for. buff.ly/u1TxwN3

DOGE is gutting Alaska’s cultural institutions, including those that preserve Indigenous heritage and connect rural communities through art, history and education. buff.ly/dCyK1VF

From Dermot Cole: Sen. Dan Sullivan wants to preserve Medicaid for the “most vulnerable” among us. The programs are not just important to the “most vulnerable” Alaskans, however. buff.ly/c6oHVw0

The vote to override his veto and enact a $1,000 increase to the state’s per-student funding formula, known as the Base Student Allocation, failed 33-27. buff.ly/DoxPSwa

COMMENTARY: Through hands-on workshops and real-world experience, young Alaskans are gaining the tools to advocate for their lands, waters and traditions. buff.ly/UzKfJDR

On a typical week-long trip, it’s estimated that an Alaskan cruise ship using an open-loop scrubber discharges an average of 200 million liters of wash water. buff.ly/tnwRZkP

On Monday, the Senate approved a $700 increase to baseline education funding with near-unanimous support thanks to a slate of changes negotiated over the weekend between a trio of Majority legislators and Republican freshman Sen. Robert Yundt. buff.ly/ZX75aaP

House Bill 16 by Rep. Calvin Schrage, I-Anchorage, would reinstate campaign contribution limits for candidates, setting a $2,000 limit for campaign cycles that would be adjusted for inflation afterward. buff.ly/OujwWAO

PapaDahlPaintings started with Shrek in heels at a wine night—and now paints Kermit smoking joints, Cat in the Hat attacking Elon Musk and other “zesty art for the zesty.” His chaotic meme canvases are cracking people up and selling out. buff.ly/mnNDdH3

Deena Bishop sent a letter to superintendents statewide urging them to lobby legislators for the governor’s education policy items – or risk Dunleavy again vetoing an increase to school funding. buff.ly/E4VZ8R2

Janice Tower never set out to reshape Anchorage’s mountain biking scene — she just loved riding. Two decades, more than 35 miles of trails and a 1,000-mile ride to Nome later, her quiet determination has transformed a community. buff.ly/8zHzf06

Sen. Stedman, once a vocal critic of the $1,000 increase, said schools likely need more — but warned it may be unsustainable given Alaska’s shaky oil and investment revenues. buff.ly/tLAUK4q

A team of Alaska researchers just got nearly $1M from the National Science Foundation to better predict deadly glacial floods like the one that destroyed homes in Juneau last year. The goal? Map the risks statewide — before disaster strikes again. buff.ly/CuXHNLJ

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.” buff.ly/Z6olwGU