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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

Anchorage Mayor Bronson notes triumphs & mistakes from 1st year in office

COVIDJuly 14, 2022

Since I took office last year on July 1, significant progress and advancement have been made on the priorities established at the onset of my administration. When it comes to public safety, economic development, the Port of Alaska, homelessness, property

Tshibaka vows to defend gun rights, religious liberty, free speech, state rights

AbortionJuly 12, 2022

Kelly Tshibaka, who aims to unseat 20-year U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski in the midterm elections, just released her latest list of policy agenda promises to Alaskans. They deal with gun ownership, religious freedoms, First Amendment rights and federal

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

Is Alaska’s funding of private & homeschool education worth celebrating?

EducationMay 20, 2022

I hesitate to rejoice over the news that the State of Alaska will reimburse families for the cost of private and homeschool education, since I don’t believe it’s healthy for a society when families are dependent upon the state to pay for their

Lawsuit aims to let states block abortion clinics from Medicaid funds

AbortionMay 17, 2022

Editor’s note: In 2021, Alaska used its Medicaid program to pay for 537 abortions. That represents about 44% of all state abortions. As the Senate and House wrestle back and forth in the Alaska Legislature about whether state funds should be allocated

Alaska will reimburse parents for their child’s private education

EducationMay 16, 2022

Alaskan parents have a legitimate right to choose the school that best fits their children’s needs, even if that is a private school. There is an opportunity, which has been hiding from public view. In 2014, educator and then-State Senator Mike Dunleavy

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,

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