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Good afternoon. It's Friday, March 13.

In today's newsletter:

Alaska House Republican minority members refused to approve a draw of millions of dollars from state savings to pay for disaster relief and transportation projects, amid war-driven oil prices that are set to net the state tens of millions of dollars in unforeseen revenue.
This year's property value appeal process could stretch into November if additional members do not join Anchorage's Board of Equalization.
For the second year in a row, mushrs Jessie Holmes and Paige Drobny — neighbors along the Denali Highway — are jockeying for the top spot in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

There are festivals, films and fundraisers happening this weekend in Anchorage, plus the ongoing 1A/2A Alaska State Basketball Tournament and Alaska Native Artist Market. Check out more of this weekend's highlights here.

Anchorage weather

It's mostly sunny today with a high near 16 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and daytime highs hovering in the high teens. We can expect similar conditions heading into next week.

Here's what else is making headlines in Alaska today.

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Alaska House Republicans block draw from savings, hoping instead for war-driven oil revenue to cover supplemental budget →

A supplemental budget bill stalled in the House amid sharp disagreements between the House majority and minority caucuses. Republicans reasoned that oil revenue driven by the war in Iran will eliminate the need for using savings to cover $373 million in expenses in the current fiscal year.

City seeks more board members to address record number of property assessment appeals →

After changes to Anchorage's property tax assessment process, as of earlier this week, the city had received roughly 1,950 appeals — a significant increase from past years.

In brief Anchorage stop, Interior secretary discusses efforts to support Alaska LNG →

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also said the U.S. is considering taking a stake in the controversial 211-mile Ambler Road to a mineral-rich area in Northwest Alaska.

Anchorage school bond proposal draws voter questions about Lake Otis Elementary closure →

The Anchorage School Board's decision to close the Lake Otis building as an elementary school for neighborhood students does not remove nearly $20 million on a bond intended to repair the building's roof.

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