Anchorage election administrator quits in middle of city election
The man in charge of preparing, conducting and supervising Anchorage’s mail-in voting system has abruptly quit his post right in the middle of the
Alaska system violates Trump’s new order mandating all ballots be ‘received’ by Election Day
Alaska elections appear to be directly impacted by one section of the order that calls on the U.S. Justice Department to take legal action against states that count ballots which are received after Election
Mat-Su lawmakers back Medical Board’s call to stop ‘disfiguring’ sex-changes on minors
Several state legislators representing the Mat-Su are in full agreement with the Alaska State Medical Board’s opposition to hormonal and surgical treatments for gender-confused minors due to insufficient evidence of the long-term
SEN. HUGHES: Alaska doesn’t need more taxes, PFD cuts or savings withdrawal to rectify budget
What about the budget the legislature is working on now for FY2026 that begins July 1? The spring forecast is $70 million less than the fall forecast. With the unsustainably high base student allocation (BSA) increase of $1000 in the House Majority’s bill,
REP. JOHNSON: Raising oil taxes would jeopardize Alaska’s economy for generations
Raising Alaska’s oil taxes now would jeopardize our economy for generations to
OPINION: ‘Empty Chair’ town hall stunt devoid of thoughtful ideas
This “Empty Chair” event was a missed opportunity, a chance for people to vent their frustrations (real or imagined or made up) without offering real
Want to vote in-person for Anchorage election? Vote centers now open
Anchorage’s spring election is now underway, with a host of key Assembly and School Board seats up for grabs. While the city uses a mail-in system, there are plenty of opportunities to vote in
OPINION: Is that the stench of corruption or coverup in Alaska’s Judiciary?
Alaska’s judicial system faces two monumental problems that are destroying public confidence in the institution. There is the appearance of judicial misconduct, combined with an apparent effort to cover it
BREAKING: AK Medicine Board urges lawmakers to stop sex changes on minors
In a refreshing and resounding sign of clarity and common sense, the Alaska State Medical Board (ASMB) unanimously adopted a statement yesterday urging the Alaska Legislature to stop chemical and surgical mutilation of
More states ban ranked-choice voting – raising total to 13
While the effort to ban ranked-choice voting narrowly failed in Alaska last year, the national battle to outlaw the controversial and confusing voting system is gaining momentum. Earlier this month, Wyoming and West Virginia became the latest two states to
