Yearly Archives: 2019
People: Kip Knudson back as DC director of Office of Governor
JOHN CROWTHER NOW WITH SEN. MURKOWSKI'S ENERGY COMMITTEE
The former chief of Alaska's Washington, D.C. Office of the Governor is returning to that post, Must...
Governors Dunleavy, Cuomo have different responses to Roe v. Wade day
ON ANNIVERSARY OF LEGALIZED ABORTION, TWO DISTINCT REACTIONS
While New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was signing an act that allows non-doctors to conduct abortions and allows...
Triggered representative weighs in on Covington: The student ‘scares’ her
(1-minute read) REP. GERAN TARR SPENT THREE DAYS CALLING SCHOOL
Rep. Geran Tarr was busy on social media this week, tarnishing the reputation of Covington...
Dunleavy takes on crime with four big bills
(3-minute read) CLOSES 'JUSTIN SCHNEIDER LOOPHOLE,' GIVES DISCRETION TO JUDGES
Gov. Michael Dunleavy rolled out his "repeal and replace" legislation on Wednesday, making good on...
Take this Senate poll
The Alaska Senate Majority has sent out its annual poll, asking Alaskans' views on myriad topics, starting with the State's earthquake response and ending...
Dunleavy to introduce SB 91 repeal and replace legislation
(1-minute read) LAW AND ORDER GOVERNOR
Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy will unveil a package of crime-fighting bills to repeal and replace SB 91 on Wednesday,...
State of the State: Dunleavy focuses on trust, budget, PFDs, and crime
'IF YOU'RE A CRIMINAL ... I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN'
Gov. Michael Dunleavy gave a big-picture speech as his first State...
Curtis Thayer appointed head of AEA
(2-minute read) BOARD NAMES HIM DURING MEETING TODAY
Curtis Thayer, who announced recently that he was stepping down from the head of the Alaska Chamber...
Sullivan named chairman of Senate Armed Services subcommittee on readiness
(1-minute read) MOVING UP THE RANKS IN COMMITTEE
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has been selected as chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and...
Knopp votes with Democrats against Talerico as Speaker
(1-minute read) KENAI REPUBLICAN GOES AGAINST A REPUBLICAN-LED MAJORITY
Rep. Gary Knopp, who represents one of the most conservative areas of Alaska, voted with the...