Monthly Archives: June, 2017
Brace yourself for Special Session 2.0
When Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux said, “If the Senate thinks we are going to get out of here with just the POMV (Permanent Fund restructuring)...
House Democrats pass bill to shut down government
The House Democrat-led majority tonight passed one of the largest budgets in Alaska history -- and one that would shut down government for at least 70 days starting...
Lyft now live in Anchorage, Uber starts Friday
Anchorage residents can now use ridesharing, and Lyft has already turned on service, with the legislation to allow the service having just been signed...
Fog of war in House majority as dividend becomes plaything
We're witnessing the fog of war in the final hours of the Alaska Legislature's Special Session. Unfortunately, it looks like another special session will be called...
New York Times uses shooting to blame Sarah Palin — again
The New York Times today editorialized about the assassination attempt on the lives of Republican congressmen by a Bernie Sanders supporter and "Resist" activist.
And...
Briefs: Democrat Socialists’ terrorist? Governor’s compromise?
RANDOM SHOOTER? James Hodgkinson, the DC shooter who targeted Republican U.S. representatives and their staffers, has been identified as a Bernie Sanders campaign volunteer...
Homer council members hang onto seats, for now
It's all over but the counting. The polls have closed in Homer, Alaska, and it looks like one city council member may not make it...
Hiring freeze…not so much
At a time of state budget crunches and a hiring freeze ordered by the governor, Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth has brought in an assistant...
Budget impasse: Alaska airports shut down July 1?
As unlikely as it is that Gov. Bill Walker allows state government to shut down in two weeks, if Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature cannot...
Homer gears up for recall election Tuesday
HOMER, Alaska - A small group of Homer residents held signs and waved flags at passersby today, as this seaside community gears up for a recall...