Banned from the Capitol, Alaska lobbyists contend with pandemic predicament
They’re paid for access to and intelligence on what’s happening in the Capitol — but for now, they’re not allowed in the building.
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New proposal from Wasilla senator would limit by-mail voting in Anchorage, Juneau and other Alaska cities
The measure’s author said it’s aimed at improving election security, but one Fairbanks lawmaker called it “a voter suppression bill, plain and simple.”
In new-look Alaska Senate, Republicans see a ‘caucus of equals’ while minority Democrats see conservatives empowered
The Senate’s new majority includes 13 Republicans and a single Democrat.
Republicans confirm control of Alaska Senate, but Alaska House remains deadlocked
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, received a unanimous vote on the Senate floor after months of negotiations.
Facing huge problems, the Alaska Legislature still hasn’t decided who’s in charge
The state House and state Senate are on track to convene Tuesday — straight into a deadlock.
Alaska lawmakers return to a state Capitol locked down for COVID-19
The legislative session starts Jan. 19 with no public allowed in the building and a lot of plexiglass.
Security heightened at Alaska’s state Capitol after FBI warns of armed protests planned nationally
Alaska State Troopers, local police and Capitol security are wary of armed demonstrations.
Dividends, lottery, alcohol, COVID-19 and taxes are featured among Alaska Legislature’s first draft bills
Few of these bills might become law, but they represent a first glimpse at lawmakers’ goals over the next two years.
Judge sides with Gov. Mike Dunleavy in confirmation dispute with Alaska Legislature
Legislators had sued the governor, questioning whether 94 executive-branch appointments are serving legally.
Alaska Supreme Court confirms Rep. Lance Pruitt’s 11-vote loss in Anchorage state House race
Rep.-elect Liz Snyder is flying to Juneau on Saturday ahead of the new legislative session.
Alaska Supreme Court hears challenge in Anchorage House race decided by 11 votes
The court did not immediately rule after hearing arguments Friday, 11 days before the next Legislature is set to convene.
Alaska lawmakers say state House is unlikely to choose a leader before session
Senators, also leaderless, are more optimistic about their prospects.
Anchorage House election decided by 11 votes heads to Alaska Supreme Court
A Superior Court judge said Tuesday she found no flaws with the count in the race between incumbent Republican state Rep. Lance Pruitt and Democratic challenger Liz Snyder.
No public, limited news media: Panel sets COVID-19 rules for upcoming Alaska legislative session
Some legislators doubt whether the rules have legal weight unless they’re approved by the new Legislature.
Alaska Legislature will sue Gov. Mike Dunleavy over lapsed appointments
Lawmakers say that actions by unconfirmed appointees, including Wednesday’s vote on ANWR oil leases, could be illegal.
Alaska faces huge short-term and long-term budget problems, and the Permanent Fund is at the center of both
Oil revenue is less important to Alaska today than it was in 1961.
Gov. Dunleavy says he considers his appointments valid despite lack of confirmation by lawmakers
Dunleavy’s office said his appointees would be submitted at the start of the upcoming session and “will continue to serve until the lawmakers meet in joint session for the purpose of a confirmation vote.”
Alaska campaign regulators recommend steep fine for Rep. Lance Pruitt
An investigation found problems with the Anchorage Republican’s financial record keeping during his 2016 and 2018 campaigns.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy proposes almost $5,000 in PFD payments and a special election to guide dividend’s future
Dunleavy’s budget calls for a $1,916 payment in the spring and a $3,000 fall payment — but digs deep into the Permanent Fund to pay for it.
Republican Anchorage lawmaker Lance Pruitt challenges 11-vote election loss in court
The lawsuit asks for some ballots to be tossed out or for a new election in Anchorage’s House District 27.