Healthcare refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Alaska, will get $500 checks for alleged Obamacare “user fee” overcharges tied to the federal exchange. Municipal contracting: Anchorage Assembly adds veteran preferences to municipal contracting rules, aiming to steer more city business to veteran-owned firms. Native education: The Department of the Interior hosts a Forum on Native Languages and Education, highlighting tribal and school language revitalization efforts. Local infrastructure planning: Juneau Assembly considers moving $4.03M into a debt reserve for HESCO flood barriers and $500K into a lands fund for future restoration. School finance dispute: A Ketchikan-related op-ed questions how the district can be projecting a $4.5M deficit only 10 weeks into FY27 despite submitting a balanced budget to the state. Wayfinding contract: Ketchikan selects CivicBrand to build a new pedestrian wayfinding strategy and system for downtown visitor flows. Energy & taxes: Alaska Electric Light & Power appeals Juneau’s decision that diesel used for power generation doesn’t qualify for a sales-tax exemption. Elections challenge: Alaska Democratic Party files a court petition seeking to disqualify a House candidate after Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom reversed an earlier decision on ballot certification. Public safety: Alaska’s “baby box” law expands safe surrender options for newborns, adding requirements for authorized devices.