Anchorage mayor’s proposed alcohol tax budget poised to see cuts
This year, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s plan includes cutting the spending plan from around $21 million to around $15 million.
Anchorage Police Department releases report on officer-involved shootings
The Anchorage Police Department published a review Friday spanning the past 15 years of officer-involved shootings and a new ...
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New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, we discuss the plan for shelter this Winter and the Anchorage new mayor’s plans to address homelessness.
LaFrance proposes changes and cuts to Anchorage alcohol tax spending in upcoming budget
In her proposed budget for 2025 Mayor Suzanne LaFrance intends to spend a combined $22.6 million collected through taxes on ...
Assembly members propose $75,000 contract to study civilian oversight of Anchorage police
Three Assembly members have proposed a contract with a national nonprofit that could help lay the groundwork for establishing independent civilian oversight of Anchorage police. The $75,000 ...
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Why Hasn’t Mayor LaFrance Responded About Anchorage’s Homeless Crisis?
As temperatures drop, concerns grow about the fate of Anchorage’s homeless population. Despite multiple attempts, Mayor ...
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Alaska Black Caucus prepares to open a new downtown ‘gathering center’
The Alaska Black Caucus is set to open a new facility, The Equity Center, in downtown Anchorage, a coworking, commercial ...