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Debate on Alaska Constitutional Convention centers on risk vs. reward

AbortionSeptember 30, 2022

Roughly 100 people turned out for the Sept. 29 debate over whether Alaskans should vote on Nov. 8 to call for a state-level constitutional convention, a question which Alaskans are asked every 10 years in accord with the state’s constitution. Organized by

Pro-constitutional convention Alaskans hosting kick-off rallies to protect PFD

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendSeptember 13, 2022

Alaskans in support of holding a statewide constitutional convention to establish a constitutionally protected Permanent Fund Dividend are holding a series of kick-off rallies on Sept. 20th. Alaska’s Constitution mandates that every 10 years voters be asked

Alaskans to get record high $3,284 PFD this month

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendSeptember 8, 2022

Eligible Alaskans will begin receiving $3,284 this month. That includes a $650 energy relief check that state lawmakers approved earlier this year. The combined amount represents the largest payout in the Permanent Fund Dividend program’s 41-year history.

Leftist dark money bankrolls opposition to Alaska Constitutional Convention

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendAugust 22, 2022

Despite campaign propaganda warning Alaskans that a constitutional convention would expose Alaska to outside influence by deep-pocketed special interest groups, one of the nation’s largest dark-money behemoths is bankrolling the primary organization

Bill Walker ‘very supportive’ of Murkowski – doesn’t regret cutting PFDs

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendJuly 27, 2022

In a July 26 radio interview on the Tom Anderson Show, former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, who’s now attempting to reclaim the governor’s seat he lost in 2018, said supports U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and has no problem with the controversial new ranked-choice

Power to the People: Sen. Shower urges Alaskans to call a Constitutional Convention

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendJuly 26, 2022

In a July 25 talk to Mat-Su residents, State Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) said he has reconsidered his position when it comes to whether Alaskans should call a statewide constitutional convention to protect the Permanent Fund Dividend, reform elections and

7.22 > Setting the Con Con record straight

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendJuly 22, 2022

It’s time to set the record straight on the misrepresentation of a constitutional convention. The Vote NO Coalition would have you believe that if the people of Alaska vote YES to hold a constitutional convention, that a bunch of radicals are going to

$3,200 PFD check to be sent to Alaskans on Sept. 20th

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendJuly 17, 2022

Electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends will begin Sept. 20, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October. The first checks will go to Alaskans who selected direct deposit on their PFD applications. Those that filed a paper

Rep. McCabe’s rebuttal to Alaska legislators who voted against concurrence on state budget

AbortionJune 3, 2022

The budget process in the Alaska Legislature is a wild time. The House Finance Committee develops a budget based on finance subcommittee input as well as input from the governor’s budget and the various departments. The budget then goes to the House

AK lawmakers use your money to buy your support for policies you hate

Alaska Permanent Fund DividendMay 13, 2022

I’m not saying our wise and benevolent politicians in Juneau would ever stoop so low, but picture for a moment the day you wake up and learn that your Alaska legislators have decided to begin using your own money to buy your support for their policies,

Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend