Republicans fail to confirm Rep. Laddie Shaw for Alaska Senate vacancy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy must now name a new option for the seat vacated by Sen. Chris Birch.
Insurance-focused political group fined $5,500 after decade of failed disclosure
The organization had faced a maximum fine of $448,950.
Eagle River man sues to block ranked-choice ballot initiative from advancing
Attorney General Kevin Clarkson has already stopped the process.
Alaska legislators’ per diem expenses top $2.4 million
Out-of-state travel was minimal, a separate report indicates.
Dunleavy appoints Anchorage attorney as Alaska state public defender
Samantha Cherot was one of three people on a short list of nominees approved by the Alaska Judicial Council in August.
Pioneer Home residents and families struggle with ‘heartbreaking’ decisions after rate increase
Payment assistance from the state of Alaska comes with a big catch.
Alaska sues state employees union to block automatic collection of dues
A 10-day window for employees to opt out is too narrow, the state argues.
Donna Arduin out as Dunleavy’s top budget official, may become adviser
Arduin became the face of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s push to balance the state’s budget by cutting services rather than increasing taxes or reducing the Permanent Fund dividend.
Alaska’s telecom regulator considers early end to fund used to boost rural service
An unexpected change in cellphone revenue has sparked questions about the future of the Alaska Universal Service Fund.
Judge says signature-gathering can begin for ranked-choice ballot measure
The judge’s action does not reverse a decision by Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, which has been appealed, that the measure violates the Alaska Constitution.
NRA cancels Anchorage board meeting, citing need to fight firearms bills in Congress
The meeting would have been the first gathering of America’s largest gun-rights group in Anchorage since 2005.
Supporters of election-reform ballot measure appeal rejection to courts
If approved at the ballot box, the measure would implement ranked-choice voting and an open primary.