The clock ticks on an education veto threat. Plus: Bringing an Iditarod legend home

U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola joined the vast majority of House lawmakers in backing a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if its ownership doesn't change. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, March 14. In today's newsletter: - Alaska lawmakers are watching to see [what Gov. Mike Dunleavy will do]( as the deadline for him to sign or veto their bipartisan education package, which he's openly criticized, is just hours away. - The ashes of an Iditarod legend [have returned home to Nome]( after a mid-race handoff from one veteran musher to another. - U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, [citing national security concerns]( joined the overwhelming majority of House lawmakers who voted in favor of a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban unless the platform's ownership changes. Speaking of TikTok, there's a savory sushi bake recipe that's been making the rounds for a while now, becoming one of the platform's go-to dishes (along with [baked feta pasta](. In a recipe this week, Julia O'Malley [shares her version of the sushi bake]( that's designed to use frozen red Alaska salmon — a helpful way to clear the freezer in anticipation of this summer's catch. 🐟 Anchorage weather It's partly sunny today with a high around 32 degrees. We can expect similar conditions tomorrow before snow is likely to reappear Saturday and Sunday, when daytime highs will hover in the mid-30s. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com [‘We don’t have an agreement’: All eyes on Dunleavy at veto deadline for education bill →]( The governor has until midnight Thursday to sign or veto SB 140 or it will become law without his signature. [Alaska state revenue projected to see a $200 million boost from higher oil prices →]( Leading legislators say the state’s finances will likely still be strained with big-spending items left to consider. ADVERTISEMENT [In a relay steeped in Iditarod history, Ryan Redington delivers race legend’s ashes to Nome →]( After Aaron Burmeister scratched in Unalakleet, he passed the ashes of Howard Farley — considered one of the race's founding fathers — to 2023 champion Ryan Redington so he could complete the journey home. "It was an honor," Redington said. [Our favorite photos from the 2024 Iditarod finish →]( Arriving at all hours of the day and night, competitors mushed down Front Street in Nome as spectators cheered them on. [Rep. Peltola votes in favor of bill that could lead to U.S. TikTok ban →]( She was one of 352 U.S. House lawmakers to vote in favor of legislation that would force the Chinese owner of popular social media platform TikTok to either sell the platform or have it banned in the U.S. • Related: [TikTok creators say House ban threatens lives and livelihoods]( [UAA men’s basketball aims to make the most of its first NCAA tournament appearance in years →]( The Seawolves were given an extended season with an at-large bid in the Division II Western Regional championship tournament. They have no intention of letting the opportunity go to waste. [With sharp jump in renewable power by 2040, Alaska Railbelt could save $1.3B in costs, Energy Department says →]( Achieving 76% renewable power by 2040 would be an optimal scenario, the analysis found. ADVERTISEMENT More from the ADN [Ninilchik’s boys basketball team is ready to chase a third straight 2A state title →]( [Tikigaq’s girls basketball team is primed to defend its 2A state title, knowing ‘nothing is given’ →]( [Alaska psychology board’s application is unconstitutional and discriminatory, lawsuit says →]( [With Trump in courtroom, judge appears skeptical of his bid to dismiss classified documents prosecution →]( [It’s not just ‘hang loose’: Lawmakers look to make the friendly ‘shaka’ Hawaii’s official gesture →]( [Third test flight of SpaceX megarocket nearly achieves goal of ocean splashdown →]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.]( Anchorage Daily News, 300 W 31st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, United States