Yearly Archives: 2018
We want to believe our elections are clean
ANCHORAGE DAILY PLANET
Although we really, really want to believe Alaska’s elections are completely, totally and without a doubt on the up-and-up it is getting...
Valuing words in Rogoff’s ‘napkin contract’
By CRAIG MEDRED
CRAIGMEDRED.NEWS
After eight days of sometimes rambling and regularly wandering testimony over the course of two weeks, the $1 million lawsuit former Alaska...
Democrats object to Dunleavy letter to 800 employees
'TAKE IT BACK,' THEY SAY
A group of Democratic lawmakers and lawmakers-elect has sent a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, asking him to rescind his...
Education commissioner retained by Dunleavy
MICHAEL JOHNSON TO STAY
Incoming Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced today he will retain Education Commissioner Michael Johnson.
In a statement, the incoming administration said:
"The State...
Under Pelosi, what happens to ANWR?
With Democrats taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives, players will emerge in roles that may impact Alaska's oil patch, the Arctic National...
Walker’s smoking gun: How to reward friends with jobs
A MEMO THAT DESCRIBES HOW TO AWARD POLITICAL JOBS
By ART CHANCE
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
A “concerned State employee” gave me a copy of the guidance memo on...
State’s ‘on hold’ music: Is Alaska open for business yet?
ONE OF THE FIVE SONGS SHOWCASES INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA
When the Walker Administration decided to change the music that callers hear when they're put on phone...
Amy Demboski leaves Assembly for Dunleavy post
NEW CHAPTER FOR CONSERVATIVE TALK SHOW HOST
Anchorage Assembly member Amy Demboski, who represents 40,000 Alaskans from the Eagle River district, is not running for...
Watch the video: White House Christmas decorations
GOLD STAR THEME IN EAST WING HONORS FAMILIES OF TROOPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM4T4dDOtng
The First Family is celebrating their second Christmas in the White House and this year's...
Nevermind: District 1 certified as a tie
FAIRBANKS RACE MAY GO TO COIN TOSS AFTER ALL
The 2018 General Election has been certified, and the District 1 House seat is officially a...