Dunleavy: Alaskans are impatient for legislators to solve PFD, spending limits and revenue concerns
As the Alaska Legislature gathered for its third special session of the year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Aug. 16 that Alaskans are running out of patience for lawmakers to address the state’s long term financial outlook, including how to solve structural
8.13 > In defiance of science
In the US Congress, H.R. 4980 will make vaccination a requirement to travel on any US airline. With the recent Fox News poll showing 50% of America in support of vaccine passports on the altar of safety, the US Congress is currently considering legislation
Leftist paper reveals Dem’s plan to manipulate ranked choice voting to help Murkowski defeat Tshibaka
A leftist monthly newspaper, Sol De Medianoche, recently published an article instructing Alaskan Democrats on how to harness the state’s new ranked choice voting scheme in order to defeat surging conservative candidate Kelly Tshibaka. She is seeking to
Gov. Dunleavy files for reelection amid host of challenges
Gov. Mike Dunleavy filed with the state on Aug. 13 to run for reelection. He was first elected governor of Alaska in 2018 and his current term ends on Dec. 5, 2022. During his first two and a half years Dunleavy has faced a litany of challenges, including a
Dunleavy blasts Biden’s ‘Twilight Zone’ call for Mideast oil while blocking Alaska’s industry
Gov. Mike Dunleavy had harsh words for President Joe Biden’s recent request that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increase oil production, while he simultaneously blocks efforts to increase oil production in Alaska. “We’ve
Want to intern for Anchorage’s new conservative mayor?
Anchorage area high school and college age students have an opportunity to make a difference in their city. Newly elected Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson is now taking applications from those interested in interning for his administration. All interns would be
Juneau imposes greater restrictions on unvaxed students and staff
The Juneau School District will take a very different approach to students and staff who have not been unvaccinated when schools open on Aug. 16. According to a public announcement from the district, all unvaccinated students will be required to quarantine at
Pew study: Republicans still see climate change as ‘low priority,’ despite media messages
A new study from Pew Research Center reveals that Americans who identify as Republican, or lean that direction, view climate change as a “low-priority issue.” Conducted during the last week in April, the Pew survey notes that only 10% of Republicans and
Russia expanded into Siberia and Alaska seeking wealth, new hunting grounds
Russia, Alaska’s nearest neighbor, is the largest country on Earth. It occupies a considerable portion of Eurasia, including almost all natural-extratropical climatic belts. Russia is 6.6 million square miles (11% of the global land area) compared to the
Governor unveils plan to fight sexual assault and violent crime in Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy released a plan on Aug. 9 that aims to help Alaska law enforcement investigate and remove sexual predators and violent offenders from Alaska’s streets. The strategy also looks to give survivors of sexual assaults more control over
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