Alaska Senate passes “Baby Box” bill to protect surrendered infants
On an 18-2 vote, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Bill 9 on March 31, which establishes dedicated locations to install and maintain infant safety devices, also known as “baby boxes,” to provide an additional option for struggling parents who want to
Alaska Senate passes measure to make it easier to override governor’s budget vetoes
On March 31, the Alaska State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 2, an act aimed at reducing the number of votes needed for a budget-related veto
Alaska’s ‘largest’ pro-life march will include shuttles, speakers, music, worship, food
Are you ready to be a part of something big? The 2026 March for Life is ramping up to be the largest pro life gathering in our state's history and you're invited to
U.S. Supremes quash Anchorage-like law that bans counseling for unwanted LGBTQ attraction
A 2020 Anchorage ordinance that bans counselors from helping minors reduce or overcome unwanted LGBTQ sexual attractions appears to be a violation of the U.S. Constitution after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar Colorado
Big Abortion wants these candidates in charge of Anchorage schools & Assembly
Alaska’s most prominent pro-abortion organization, which kills hundreds of pre-born babies every year, is actively supporting five Anchorage candidates – three for Assembly and two for the School
OPINION: The King of Kings loves Anchorage’s emotionally irrational protesters
These people don't just make signs and chant slogans that lower our public discourse into the sewage - they believe it like those bending their knees in houses of
OPINION: Alaska lawmakers’ priorities are upside down
Alaska lawmakers are looking to get more from taxpayers - again taking a portion of your statutory PFD, and possibly imposing an income tax. They are supporting the public school system to the detriment of homeschoolers, while considering a bill that promotes
How do AK’s gubernatorial candidates plan to pay PFDs without busting the budget?
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend payouts are an annual controversy. If elected governor, how would you attempt to solve this issue while maintaining a balanced
GOP urges FEC to investigate Peltola for alleged misuse of campaign funds
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging the Federal Election Commission to investigate Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola, accusing her of using her House campaign committee as a personal slush fund after her 2024 defeat at the hands
U.S. states back Alaska’s challenge to court-ordered cross-sex surgery for inmate
A coalition of more than 20 states, led by Indiana and Idaho, filed an amicus brief urging the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower district court order requiring the State of Alaska to evaluate a gender-confused man who is demanding a
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