May 24 public hearing set for ‘partisan’ plot to impeach Anchorage mayor
Hard leftists on the Anchorage Assembly are seeking to enact new powers that would allow them to remove a duly elected mayor. On May 24, the Assembly will hear from the public about an ordinance introduced by Assemblyman Christopher Constant. If passed the
AK Legislature expands pre-K, incentivizes separation of kids & parents
Expansion of state-funded voluntary pre-kindergarten was part of the colossal budget passed by the Alaska Legislature this week and sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s desk. State lawmakers included a generous financial incentive for school districts to open and
Lawsuit aims to let states block abortion clinics from Medicaid funds
Editor’s note: In 2021, Alaska used its Medicaid program to pay for 537 abortions. That represents about 44% of all state abortions. As the Senate and House wrestle back and forth in the Alaska Legislature about whether state funds should be allocated
AK Democratic Convention fixates on abortion, masks, ConCon & beating Murkowski
Alaska Democrats held their statewide party convention earlier this month with a heavy emphasis on deriding pro-life advocates, defeating Sen. Lisa Murkowski, denouncing anti-maskers and opposing a constitutional convention. A recap of the May 6-8 convention
Democrats must denounce violence & mayhem threatening our Union
In all the efforts to demonize conservatives, be they congressmen, legislators, parents in front of school boards, columnists and commentators, the threats coming from the far left have either been ignored or approved by the leaders of the Democratic Party.
AK lawmakers use your money to buy your support for policies you hate
I’m not saying our wise and benevolent politicians in Juneau would ever stoop so low, but picture for a moment the day you wake up and learn that your Alaska legislators have decided to begin using your own money to buy your support for their policies,
Alaska pro-abortionists to protest May 14
With the U.S. Supreme Court on the verge of overturning Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood abortion activists are attempting to mobilize Alaskans to “take action” and “fight” back as part of a national effort that has occasionally incited violence and
TODAY: Alaskans to honor fallen officers at memorial ceremonies
On Friday, May 13, law enforcement officers from around the state, will gather in various locations to honor the 68 officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in Alaska. In Anchorage, a gathering will occur outside of the Alaska Scientific Crime Detection
PFD expert: Once again, legislators give nothing but ‘crumbs’ to Alaskans
For yet another session, the State Legislature has failed to write a fiscal plan for Alaska. Time and time again, the House and the Senate disagree and neither has the numbers to force the issue. What’s the cost? To Alaskans living through the worst
Mat-Su Assembly ordinances look to protect gun rights
In an effort to safeguard gun rights for area residents, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly will hear public testimony on two separate firearms resolutions at its May 17 regular meeting. The first item declares the borough’s opposition to using any of its funds to
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