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Sean Maguire
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State Political Reporter, Anchorage Daily News
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Alaska House approves cut in draft budget for gender dysphoria treatments, but impacts remain unclear
By Sean Maguire Verified, Seán Maguire| Anchorage Daily News Verified JUNEAU — The Alaska House this week amended its draft budget to cut Medicaid funding for so-called optional treatments for gender dysphoria. Multiple lawmakers said if the proposed cut is ultimately approved by the Legislature, it would likely not cut health care for transgender Alaskans. But that remains unclear. Additionally, the Legislature’s attorneys warned the proposed cut to gender dysphoria care could be unconstitutional and unenforceable. Rep.
By Sean Maguire Verified, Seán Maguire| Anchorage Daily News Verified JUNEAU — The Alaska Senate on Tuesday unanimously voted to advance the capital budget, which has an emphasis on school maintenance funding. The $2.9 billion capital budget is used to fund infrastructure and maintenance projects across the state. The vast majority of funding for the capital budget comes from federal sources. Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a capital budget in December at a cost of over $280 million to the state treasury.
Alaska House approves cut in draft budget for gender dysphoria treatments, but impacts remain unclear
By Sean Maguire Verified, Seán Maguire| Anchorage Daily News Verified JUNEAU — The Alaska House this week amended its draft budget to cut Medicaid funding for so-called optional treatments for gender dysphoria. Multiple lawmakers said if the proposed cut is ultimately approved by the Legislature, it would likely not cut health care for transgender Alaskans. But that remains unclear. Additionally, the Legislature’s attorneys warned the proposed cut to gender dysphoria care could be unconstitutional and unenforceable. Rep.
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Anchorage Daily News
The Anchorage Daily News (ADN) is Alaska’s largest daily newspaper, founded in 1946. Originally launched as the weekly Anchorage News, it became a daily publication in 1948 and transitioned to a morning newspaper in 1964. Headquartered in Anchorage, ADN serves Southcentral Alaska, reaching approximately 68% of residents daily and 73% on Sundays, with a circulation of around 57,622 daily and 71,233 Sunday copies. ADN covers local, state, and Arctic-region news, focusing on investigative journalism and community reporting. It operates digital platforms, including adn.com for breaking news and multimedia content, and Alaska.com, which provides tourism-related information. The newspaper has also established rural bureaus and enhanced its Arctic coverage by hiring specialized reporters. Under the leadership of Ryan Binkley since 2017, ADN has emphasized digital transformation while maintaining its print legacy, continuing to play a significant role in Alaska's media landscape.
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