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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 12h

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How the Empire Killed the Truth in Andor

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 1d

They're actually has been! Even a few of recent history! The last was Mayor Terry Strle in the mid-2000s and Mayor Ruth Burnett in the late 80s. Fairbanks used to be a lot more progressive!

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to incoming City of Fairbanks Mayor Mindy O'Neall and all of the candidates who sacrificed, ran for office and won! Three entrenched R's were defeated by three @thealaskadems.bsky.social in Fairbanks. 20 other cities and boroughs around AK also voted on Tuesday! #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 5d

I learned about 'Bayanihan and Utang na Loob' at the opening ceremonies for the Filipino Heritage month. Such a great feeling of community! #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 7d

Big crowded field of Alaska Gubernatorial candidates. Seven Republican candidates here now at the Fairbanks Alliance update. Maybe I should file at the 12th Republican candidate for governor?! 😄 #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 11d

Star Trek TNG is the best! amiright?! @lgtobin.bsky.social #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 29d

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 29d

Polaris Building 2023 and Polaris Building 2025! Thanks go to USS Lisa Murkowski and the Alaska Legislature for the $13-million+ to take down the dilapidated structure of the 1950's structure. What's next? #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · 29d

This is pretty amazing. Congrats to NM! Can you imagine the draw to AK if this was a selling point? #akleg

Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · Sep 10

New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free, reports Chabeli Carrazana @chabeli.bsky.social for the @19thnews.org via @alaskabeacon.com

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New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free | Alaska Beacon

New Mexico is making child care free. Beginning in November, it will be the first state in the nation to provide child care to all residents regardless of income.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Sep 6

I am going to have to pick up the UNCLOS treaty banner for former Navy sailor and Alaska Rep. Max Gruenberg in the next year! #akleg

Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · Sep 6

The U.S. Coast Guard sent an icebreaker to shadow two Chinese icebreakers in a part of the Arctic Ocean claimed by the United States, but those American claims aren't recognized by the rest of the world.

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts two Chinese research ships in disputed portions of the Arctic Ocean | Alaska Beacon

The two Chinese ships were in an area claimed by the United States but not recognized as American under international treaty.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Sep 3

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Tanana Chiefs Conference and Fairbanks Native Association working with law enforcement to bring attention to Alaska Missing and Murdered. #akleg

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NPR @npr.org · Sep 2

More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers.

What books shaped you in high school? Here's what you said

More than 1,100 of you wrote to tell us about the books that broadened your horizons, that you kept through every move, that inspired you to become English majors, librarians, writers and teachers.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you to the Labor Movement that has built America in to a superpower! Today we honor you! #akleg #LaborDay

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 31

Only if you stay on the couch!

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 31

We put on 20000 steps at the Fair so the ice cream was ok.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 30

It's not really news to anyone, but it should shock folks! #akleg New state report says Alaska teens and adults are getting fatter alaskabeacon.com/2025/08/30/n...

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 28

@lgtobin.bsky.social Thank you for reminding me to post this information too! Remember that you can be part of the solution by reaching out to www.KUAC.org today! #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 28

Seriously? After sweeping in to office and essentially crippling worker protections-not just in federal government but everywhere? #akleg

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Aug 25

A large poster of Donald Trump is now hanging from the Department of Labor building in D.C.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 26

Great turnout for the Alaska Defense Forum in Fairbanks this morning. AK is a strategic and smart location for improvements for the US @DeptofDefense. @11thAirborneDiv #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 19

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 18

Also on this day, today, Trump launches assault on mail-in ballots and voting machines.

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 18

This day 120 years ago, the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified and guaranteed women's right to vote. #akleg

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 14

My Senate office has been notified by patrons and families about this detention and I am working with our federal delegation on next steps. This is not the kind of free country we need to be. #akleg bit.ly/46R3VIC

Fairbanks restaurateur's daughter detained by ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement officers detained a Fairbanks resident last week while she was driving to a grocery store, according to family members. She is currently being held in

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alaskascott.bsky.social @alaskascott.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Hotlick's Summer will continue until September 14th! #akleg

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