Monthly Archives: February, 2021
Recall petition filed against Forrest Dunbar
A petition to recall Anchorage Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar was filed today with the Municipal Clerk's office in Anchorage.
The petition cites a strong-arming campaign that...
Win Gruening: Dunleavy recall, opening Pandora’s box
By WIN GRUENING
As a political opposition group renews its effort to gain sufficient signatures to force a recall of Gov. Mike Dunleavy, one can’t...
TSA to fine travelers up to $1,500 for flouting mask rule
Transportation Security Administration is enacting a fine ranging from $250 for the first offense and up to $1,500 for repeat offenses for those who...
Supreme Court rejects California’s ban on worship
The United States Supreme Court has exempted churches from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's order that limits indoor gatherings in specific counties that are battling...
Dunbar criticized coffee stand owner for not being ‘progressive’ enough
In an email to Assemblyman Chris Constant, Assemblyman Forrest Dunbar made fun of a local business owner, who had written to the Assembly to...
Restaurant forced by Municipality to remove ‘Dunbar tax’ from receipt
LaMex Restaurant owner Trina Johnson thought she'd send a message when she printed "Dunbar Tax" on her receipts.
Since Feb. 1, an alcohol tax...
Dunleavy proposes big bond to go to voters this year
Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a $356 million infrastructure bond proposal – the first statewide borrowing measure in nearly 10 years.
SB 74 has projects for...
Without science, Canada crushes Alaska tourism economy months in advance
Canada, months before cruising season starts, cancelled all port calls of cruise ships on its coast lines this year.
This is an economy crusher...
McCarthyism takes hold in the U.S. Capitol
The Children of the Corn running amok in the U.S. House did something this week that makes Joseph McCarthy look like PeeWee Herman.
McCarthy, in...
Biden abruptly cancels public comment period on Cook Inlet oil and gas lease
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it canceled the public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Cook Inlet OCS Oil...