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Good afternoon. It's Friday, Jan. 30.

In today's newsletter:

A proposal to criminalize undesirable behavior in public places has drawn both criticism and praise amid Anchorage's ongoing efforts to address concerns that parts of the city are unsafe or unwelcoming.
State officials and some education advocates are at odds over the legality of a new federal tax credit scholarship program that Gov. Mike Dunleavy said he signed Alaska on to earlier this week.
Alaska Native students from across Anchorage will line up Saturday to walk the runway and show off their mukluks, atikluks, qaspeqs and other culturally significant regalia as part of the school district's annual Indigenous Fashion Show.

The weather and roads are less than ideal, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy yourself this weekend around Anchorage. From festivals and shows on stage to the annual Ski for Women, check out our event highlights here.

Anchorage weather

It's overcast today with a high near 34 degrees, and there's a chance of both rain and snow showers. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast calls for a chance of freezing rain on Saturday, followed by mostly sunny skies on Sunday. Daytime highs will hover in the low to mid-30s.

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

— Megan Pacer, mpacer@adn.com

Proposal to criminalize certain behavior in public places draws concern and praise →

The Anchorage Assembly will resume discussion next month on an ordinance that would make it easier for police to arrest people for indecent exposure, public intoxication or menacing actions.

Regalia heads to the runway as Anchorage students prepare for Indigenous Fashion Show →

Participants put the finishing touches on their pieces this week during Gui Kima, an after-school program for Indigenous students.

Dunleavy opts Alaska into federal tax credit scholarship program that could benefit private schools →

Some education advocates are pushing back, asserting the program could violate the Alaska Constitution.

Anchorage homelessness service providers anticipate lower number of unhoused people from annual count →

The municipality's transition to year-round shelter is a change advocates are hopeful will be reflected in the data generated by this year's point-in-time count.

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts →

Many major employers are pointing to rising operational costs that span from President Donald Trump's barrage of new tariffs, stubborn inflation and shifts in spending from consumers.