SHELLEY HUGHES: As governor, I will fight to restore the Alaska Grand Jury’s lawful powers
Success will look like this: an Alaska where citizens can raise legitimate concerns with confidence, and where the grand jury system functions as a true bridge between the people and their
OPINION: Edna DeVries has what it takes to be governor of Alaska
Mayor DeVries’s position on all of the issues is exactly as you would expect from a true conservative. She is pro-life, opposed to Ranked Choice Voting, supports improving election integrity, believes in limited government, and, since she has previous
Mat-Su Mayor ‘compelled’ to tackle mockery of Alaska Grand Jury rights
Mat-Su Borough Mayor and Alaska gubernatorial candidate Edna DeVries recently expressed deep concerns and shared her personal experience regarding the ongoing controversy swirling around the rights and responsibilities of Alaska Grand
OPINION: Restoring AK Grand Jury rights requires Governor’s intervention
There is a much simpler and easier way to stop this nonsense. All we need is ONE governor, with the courage and constitutional savvy to halt all this overthrow of the Alaska
Alaska Supremes want input on how to fix Grand Jury rights controversy
Amid swirling controversy, public protests, and mounting media coverage, the Alaska Supreme Court has decided to revise hotly debated rules it imposed on citizen grand juries four years ago, and is now seeking public comment on a litany of proposed revisions
‘Does anyone care?’ Alaska attorney recalls shady 13-year land dispute with Dept. of Law
This is a peek into State bureaucracy sausage factory - something no one wants to see, but once you see it, it can’t be
OPINION: Candidate Adam Crum is spot-on with Alaska Grand Jury rights answer
When asked if the changes made by the Alaska Supreme Court to the grand jury process (SCO 1993) were unconstitutional. Mr. Crum unequivocally said there was no doubt that SCO 1993 was
Bill to expand Alaska governor’s discretion in appointing judges gets hearing
SJR 13, which was introduced by Gov. Mike Dunleavy last year, would amend the state constitution to expand the governor's discretion in judicial appointments. Specifically, it would require that the Judicial Council forward the names of all applicants who
OPINION: Gubernatorial candidate Treg Taylor strikes out with Soldotna’s grand jury rights advocates
Candidate for governor, Treg Taylor, visited with voters in Soldotna on Saturday, and one thing became very clear: he doesn’t deserve to be the next governor of Alaska. This conclusion is based on his refusal to take ownership of his biggest failure as
OPINION: Bronson’s gubernatorial campaign stop leaves AK Grand Jury defenders wanting
Until Mr. Bronson develops a concrete plan for how to rein in a rogue Alaska Supreme Court, he will be wasting his time campaigning on the
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