3 Mat-Su schools set to block students from all cellphone use during school day
August 12, 2024
Students will be required to lock their phones in district-issued cases.
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Houston’s airport land resolution delayed, public input ordered
August 09, 2024
As proposed, the resolution would officially identify land that could handle large aircraft.
After contentious debate, Mat-Su Assembly bans new traditional mobile home parks
August 08, 2024
The ban follows a "misunderstanding" between Assembly member Rob Yundt and borough staff, and does not impact mobile homes installed on foundations.
Citizens won’t wait as long to testify at meetings after Mat-Su assembly change
August 07, 2024
Under the old rules, anyone who wanted to speak could easily face hours of waiting to do so.
Mat-Su voters to decide on charter school funding, fire service changes
August 07, 2024
If approved, the ballot measures would impact borough property tax rates.
A long-term Mat-Su Borough road strategy relies on voters to regularly OK new tax rates
August 06, 2024
The region's growing population means borough officials will need more voter-approved bond projects to pay for road fixes.
A proposed ballot measure seeks $58 million for Mat-Su charter school buildings
August 05, 2024
The construction would be funded primarily by taxpayers.
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Mat-Su Assembly will consider repeal of mobile home park rules
August 01, 2024
The measure is designed to increase affordable housing in the borough, but planning commission members worry it will lead to problems.