Dunleavy supporters announce 2 new defense groups ahead of recall campaign’s weekend launch
The group seeking to remove the governor from office will be collecting signatures at 45 locations statewide this weekend.
State will pay $22,000 for tour boat to serve as interim ferry in Southeast Alaska
No cars will be taken, and passengers will be limited to what they can carry themselves.
Alaska House approves $299 million supplemental budget that would keep Medicaid running
If approved by the Senate and governor, the proposal would diminish the cuts made to the budget after last year’s contentious battles over state spending.
Alaska Senate approves alcohol-reform law boosting breweries and distilleries
The bill now advances to the House, where some critics have moderated their position in light of a compromise between brewers and an alcohol industry trade group.
Summer special election on recall of Gov. Dunleavy could cost $1.8 million, agency says
If the recall becomes an item on the Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary or Nov. 3 general election ballots, however, it would not incur that cost.
Concerts and longer hours could be in store for Alaska breweries, but lawmakers have the final say
The proposal to ease some restrictions on breweries is part of a sweeping overhaul of Alaska’s alcohol laws.
Attorney general says state will not challenge impartiality of chief justice on recall
A pro-Dunleavy group had questioned whether Chief Justice Joel Bolger should consider the case.
Senators quiet over no-bid contract given to Dunleavy donor’s grandson
Attorney General Kevin Clarkson said he will open an investigation.
Dunleavy calls for investigation into Clark Penney state contract, criticizes Democratic lawmakers who questioned it
The governor said he would launch his own “deep dive” into a no-bid contract awarded to the grandson of a major financial supporter of his election.
Alaska will use private companies for stopgap ferry service
Only one of the state’s fleet of 12 ships is currently operating.
On Dunleavy recall, Alaska Supreme Court invites challenges to chief justice’s impartiality
The court’s lead clerk said attorneys have until Feb. 26 to ask Chief Justice Joel Bolger to recuse himself from the case.
State challenges ballot measure that would install ranked-choice voting statewide
The Alaska Supreme Court considered courtroom arguments on Wednesday.