At entry deadline, Alaska’s political primary is stocked with candidates
About 130 have signed up for the Aug. 18 election, with more seeking to enter the November general election directly.
Politics
Opposition is growing to Alaska’s plan for a new 911 call center in Palmer
The Alaska Department of Public Safety says the center is needed to improve rural access to help.
Retired Anchorage lawmaker Bob Lynn has died at age 87
An Air Force pilot, Lynn worked in the Alaska Legislature for 14 years representing the Hillside.
Alaska’s attorney general joins others in asking judge to stop prosecution of Michael Flynn
Kevin Clarkson has signed on to a letter asking federal Judge Emmet Sullivan to stop the prosecution of Flynn, a former national security adviser to President Trump.
Alaska Legislature adjourns after Senate approves coronavirus aid plan
An ongoing lawsuit will not block almost $1.5 billion in federal economic assistance.
Governor offered breakfast that broke rules, new ethics complaint says
A breakfast with Dunleavy at the governor’s mansion was auctioned off at a December GOP event.
Alaska Judicial Council picks 4 finalists for Supreme Court vacancy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has 45 days to make a final selection.
Alaska House OKs Dunleavy’s billion-dollar pandemic aid plan
A lawsuit that roiled the state will continue but will not interrupt payments.
Masked and screened, Alaska’s lawmakers reconvene to approve pandemic aid
A Superior Court judge declined to immediately halt aid payments.
Alaska legislator apologizes for Nazi analogy
Rep. Ben Carpenter said government overreach remains a personal concern.
Oil companies donate heavily to fight initiative aiming to raise production taxes
The latest report shows ConocoPhillips, Hilcorp and ExxonMobil giving a total of $2 million.
Veto fights and dividend struggles sank Alaska Legislature’s attempt to speed pandemic aid
Lawmakers are now searching for a solution to stop a lawsuit.
Lieutenant governor rules out by-mail elections for Alaska’s August primary
Mailed ballots are already available for absentee voters, but the state also will keep its regular polling places open.
Alaska legislator compares pandemic safety measures at Capitol to Nazi treatment of Jews
Rep. Ben Carpenter, a Nikiski Republican, was objecting to COVID-19 screening rules that will be imposed on lawmakers in Juneau when they convene next week.
Legislative daily allowances continued to be paid after Alaska lawmakers recessed over coronavirus concerns
Records show one-third of lawmakers accepted a nearly $300 daily payment intended for lodging and meal expenses for an extra three weeks.
Alaska Legislature prepares to reconvene, spurred by lawsuit over coronavirus relief money
With more than $908 million in aid blocked by a lawsuit, lawmakers are preparing for votes that would free the money.
Alaska Libertarian Party prepares a lawsuit as candidates struggle to reach November’s ballot
Signature-gathering isn’t easy when you can’t go door to door.
Lawsuit filed to block coronavirus aid plan, saying Legislature violated Alaska’s constitution
Attorney Joe Geldhof plans to ask a judge to pause aid distributions while the case progresses.
Critics say Alaska’s plan for use of federal transportation funds shortchanges ferry system
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program projections show the state putting less into ferry repair for the next four years as breakdowns and mishaps have become more common.
Alaska legislative panel approves sweeping coronavirus economic aid plan
Big money is in store for cities and boroughs, small businesses and fishermen.