News for Government
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Ballots for Anchorage’s 2026 spring election go out in March, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs.
In partnership with the Anchorage Daily News, we’ll be asking every candidate a series of questions ahead of the April 7 election — and publishing their answers on alaskapublic.org so you can compare them side by side.
But first, we want to hear from you:
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Categories: Education, Government, Community, Members
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Economic, Government, Press Release
Monday, January 12, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced a proposal for a one-time, $12 million education tax levy to appear on the April municipal ballot as the Anchorage School District faces an $83 million funding shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. Cosponsored by Assembly Vice Chair Anna Brawley and Members Felix Rivera and Erin Baldwin Day, this proposed levy will give Anchorage voters the opportunity to ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Members
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the appointments of two key executives, strengthening the Municipality of Anchorage’s leadership in public communications and child care and early education initiatives.Nora Morse will join the administration as Communications Director starting Jan. 20. Morse brings to the position more than 11 years of experience in public communications, campaign ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Members, Press Release
Friday, January 02, 2026
APD Retail Crime Initiatives Show Measurable Results Through Enforcement, Partnerships, and VisibilityAnchorage, AK — December 30, 2025 — The Anchorage Police Department (APD) is reporting significant progress in reducing retail theft through a coordinated enforcement strategy that combines a dedicated Retail Crime Unit, targeted Retail Blitz operations, and an increased patrol presence during ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government, Members
