JUNEAU, Alaska, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy released his proposed Fiscal Year 2025 state budget. This budget continues the Governor's priorities of public safety and education. It also prioritizes affordability for Alaskan families in housing, food, childcare, and energy. As it has every year since taking office, the Governor's proposed budget includes a full Permanent Fund Dividend according to the f  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Dec. 13 -- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Lilly Family School of Philanthropy issued the following news: Diane Kaplan has been named a Senior Fellow at the world's first school dedicated solely to research and teaching about philanthropy, the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Beginning as The Rasmuson Foundation's first employee, Kaplan led its development into Alaska's largest foundation. During her 27-year tenure as president, t  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: Beluga whales are highly social and vocal marine mammals. They use acoustics to navigate, find prey, avoid predators and maintain group cohesion. For Alaska's critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga population, these crucial communications may compete with a cacophony of noise from human activities. New research from the University of Washington, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis  more