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Monthly Archives: October, 2017

Alaska Republican Party critiques Murkowski, supports Trump

Resolutions voted on this week by the Alaska Republican Party State Central Committee show weak support for Sen. Lisa Murkowski and exceedingly strong support...

Bigly: Trump begins unwinding Obamacare mandates

Buying health insurance across state lines by allowing employers to create interstate associations? It may not be perfect or the complete answer, but President Donald...

Boy Scouts’ membership solution: Girls

A MOMENT FOR NOSTALGIA, THEN ONWARD More than 2.4 million boys were enrolled in Boy Scouts of America in 2014. Membership had dropped 13 percent...

Artistic license: Beat Oct. 31 deadline to vote on plate

The Alaska State Council on the Arts inaugural license plate competition is now open for public voting. From 142 designs that were submitted by Alaskans of...

Quote of the Week: ‘Is an infection eating your brain?’

"This is a critical time for Alaska. A turning point," the new owner of the Alaska Dispatch News told a crowd of 150 business-focused...

Hawkins on governor’s banishment decision: Too many questions unanswered

Scott Hawkins, candidate for governor of Alaska, has raised questions about Gov. Bill Walker's decision to keep the State out of tribal criminal justice...

Events for Politicos Oct-Nov 2017

Send your political event items to suzanne @ mustreadalaska.com. Here's what we're serving up this week: Oct. 17: Rep. George Rauscher meet and greet and...

Chronic school absenteeism: More to the story

BOB GRIFFIN / COMMENTARY   ALASKA POLICY FORUM On Sept. 18, Charles Wohlforth posted an opinion in the Alaska Dispatch News with a headline that read:...

New art at lieutenant governor’s office honors the shaming of Seward

For the "First Friday" art walk in Juneau last week, the Third Floor of the Capitol was open with a new item of art...

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