The ‘Volkmer Effect’ on Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat
(EricN Publications) – Who is Harold Volkmer and why should it matter to Alaskans? This past August, in a special election completed through a new ranked voting system, a Democrat was elected to be our representative in Washington. This, in a state,
Leading conservative group issues endorsements for Alaska midterms
Alaska Family Action, a leading pro-life and pro-family organization that advocates for traditional values in the public square, has released it’s endorsement guide for the Nov. 8 midterms. The guide places candidates into three categories. The highest
More than 70% Alaska students fall below ‘proficient’ in reading and math
Alaska’s schools are among the worst performing educational institutions in the nation. According to the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Alaska fourth and eighth grade students are near the bottom of the country
Alaska voters to rally outside courthouse on Oct. 25 in support of Rep. Eastman
A group of concerned Alaskan voters plan to peacefully rally outside Anchorage’s Nesbett Courthouse (825 W. 4th Ave.) on Tuesday, Oct. 25, to protest the ongoing attempt to disqualify State Rep. David Eastman (R-Wasilla) from being able to hold public
JIM MINNERY: There are a few Alaska judges worth keeping, but…
“No State Constitution has ever gone this far in placing one of the three coordinate branches of government (the Judiciary) beyond the reach of democratic controls. We feel that in its desire to preserve the integrity of the courts, the
Priest urges Alaska Christians to boldly bring faith into the public square on Nov. 8th
Father Frank Pavone, founder of the national Priests for Life organization is once again weighing in on Alaska’s upcoming midterm elections. In August Pavone wrote a column for the Watchman in which he urged pro-life and Catholic voters in Alaska to vote
Alaska’s U.S. House race puts us at a critical crossroads
The upcoming midterm election is far more important than you may think. The Kelly Tshibaka vs. Lisa Murkowski race is an easy decision. Lisa has been a friend of mine for years, but I have hated to see her vote in line with Joe Biden and be pro-abortion.
Confusing Ranked Choice Voting overburdens Alaska voters & may dampen turnout
By Quinn Townsend and Sarah Montalbano – Alaska Policy Forum The ideal election ballot makes choices clear and preferences easy to express. In Alaska, unfortunately, the state’s new ranked-choice voting (RCV) system can be a complicated disincentive.
WATCH: State Senators urge Alaskans to vote ‘yes’ on a constitutional convention
Legislative gridlock and the unwillingness of lawmakers to follow statutory law with regard to paying out the annual Permanent Fund Dividend are two of the main reasons that State Senators Shelley Hughes and Mike Shower are now urging Alaskans to vote
Who are Alaska’s Good Guys & Bad Guys when it comes to a full PFD?
Let’s get it right this time in dealing with the Alaska Permanent Fund and its Dividend. First the calculation that worked for over 30 years was earnings based. In other words, how much did the Fund earn over the last five years, less the inflation
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