Alaska's top court hears arguments in major homeschooling case

And: Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Friday, June 28. In today's newsletter: - The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a [case that could determine the fate]( of the state’s publicly funded homeschooling programs that serve more than 22,000 students. - The Bureau of Land Management has finalized its decision to [block the controversial Ambler Road]( in Northwest Alaska, which would have been crucial to operating a planned copper and zinc mine. - The Supreme Court cleared the way for cities to[enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside]( in public places in a case that has significant implications for many U.S. cities, including Anchorage. Southcentral Alaska is heading deeper into [festival season]( and this weekend’s lineup of events reflects the range of cultural celebrations we can look forward to all summer. Gatherings celebrating Pride and the Korean community are on tap in Anchorage, plus the Scottish Highland Games in Palmer. Check out this weekend's highlights [here](. Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high near 68 degrees. We should see a mix of clouds and sunny skies over the weekend, before a chance of rain enters the forecast starting Sunday night. Daytime temperatures could peak around 75 degrees on Saturday before dropping back down to the high 60s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com [Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments in correspondence school case →]( The state's correspondence programs have long allowed families to receive public funds to cover homeschooling expenses, including curriculum and materials. But under a law enacted in 2014 that was proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy when he was a state senator, the allotments were increasingly used to cover tuition at private schools, in what the plaintiffs in the case called a “shadow voucher program.” ADVERTISEMENT [Biden administration blocks proposed Ambler Road in Alaska →]( The Biden administration also moved to protect 28 million acres of public lands from oil and gas drilling, mining and other activities that could threaten Alaska Native communities, vulnerable wildlife and ecosystems. [Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside →]( The high court overturned an appeals court ruling that had found such bans amount to cruel and unusual punishment when alternative shelter space is lacking. • Earlier coverage: [A major case about how far cities can go to police homeless camping is before the Supreme Court. What’s at stake for Anchorage?]( [Gov. Dunleavy signs bill to make Juneteenth an official state holiday in Alaska →]( Anchorage Democratic Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson, one of a handful of Black state lawmakers, said she was honored the bill she sponsored had become law after a prior effort had failed to get legislative approval. [Alaska’s Allie Ostrander misses cut for Team USA but sets personal best in steeplechase at Olympic trials →]( The 27-year-old overcame a slow start in the finals of the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase to finish seventh out of 10 runners and set a personal best in the event. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Dozens evacuated from DOT camp and homes as fire near Fairbanks grows →]( [What to know about the Supreme Court decision limiting environmental and other rules →]( [Anchorage man tried to sexually assault woman when her car broke down, charges say →]( [Here’s a look at some of the false claims made during Biden and Trump’s first debate →]( [Biden concedes debate stumble. Democratic allies stick by him for now. →]( [Recipe: Conquer this Italian delight with a food processor and the right kind of spaghetti →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States