Dunleavy’s final speech to AK lawmakers ignores most conservative values – stresses revenue, resources, crime
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s 10,000-word State of the State address to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature on Jan. 22 was notable for what it
EDITORIAL: Alaska’s failed schools can’t admit their old order is ‘rapidly fadin’
Earlier this week, school districts in Fairbanks and Kuspuk filed suit against the State of Alaska in hopes that a judge will order the state to spend more money on an aging and failed educational model that is undergoing a fundamental revolution, in real
Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of corporate tax bill stands after failed override vote
Just hours before Gov. Mike Dunleavy stands before Alaska lawmakers for his final State of the State address, the Alaska Legislature held a failed vote to override the governor’s veto of a corporate tax
OPINION: Meddling Murkowski has no business flying to Denmark with a bunch of Dems
Murkowski is not our secretary of state, and no one else on the trip is either. By going there, she is interfering with the president’s foreign policy and may hinder whatever Trump is trying to
U.S. Senators urged to reject Obamacare abortion-funding ‘trick’
Democrats claim that extending Obamacare tax credits are vital for working-class families, but they also want the bill to cover elective abortions by removing longstanding Hyde Amendment restrictions that have long ban federal abortion funding, except in
Alaska abortion lobby solicits emotional stories to sway Juneau lawmakers
With a handful of Republicans enabling Democrats to maintain firm majority control of the Alaska State Senate and House, Planned Parenthood is hoping leftwing lawmakers will be in a position to approve a slew of measures that expand abortion, contraception
Alaska Supreme Court to decide whether religious groups can be taxed
On Jan. 21, the Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case involving a dispute over whether local municipalities can tax religious
Alaska bills would give counselors access to gender-confused kids without parent consent
Alaska bills seek to let minors consent to mental health sessions without any parental knowledge. This would include sessions that deal with topics like gender-identity and sexual
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
Hearing set on bill to protect Alaska gun sellers/buyers from discrimination
A Jan. 23 hearing in the Alaska State Senate will deal with a bill aimed at combating discrimination against Alaska firearm retailers by financial institutions and credit card companies that target lawful firearms businesses and gun
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