Murkowski boasts she’s not ‘beholden’ to Republicans, doubles down on abortion
In a recent CBS interview, pro-abortion U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski – like many Democrats across the nation – jumped on the abortion bandwagon and promised to work tirelessly to codify the legal killing of unborn babies. Murkowski is seeking a fourth full
Sen. Hughes: Alaska’s Constitutional Convention Question is truly David vs. Goliath
Alaskans, I respectfully implore you to recognize that the flood of paid advertisements you’ve been hearing about a state constitutional convention may not be the whole story – and dare I say it is “spinning” the story to protect the power and wealth
Breaking down how the State of Alaska spends its money
By Quinn Townsend – (Alaska Policy Forum) Alaska Policy Forum’s annual Budget Blocks are a simple, straightforward way to visualize how Alaska is spending its money and from which funds that money is coming. The size of each block corresponds to the
Formerly pro-life Bill Walker gets ‘full endorsement’ from radical pro-abortion group
Former Alaska Gov. Bill Walker, who for years claimed to be pro-life, has now finished his evolution into a radically pro-abortion candidate. Walker, who’s vying to become Alaska’s governor again, has gradually distanced himself from any meaningful
Siberian Yupik tale offers a timeless lesson to a world at war
The World’s political leaders, including main actors such as Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, European Union, United Kingdom, United States and Canada, failed a trust given to them by the World’s communities for allowing Russian/Ukrainian conflict to erupt
Alaskans can weigh in before University of AK regents briefed on radical woke agenda
The 11-member University of Alaska Board of Regents, which has constitutional authority to set policy and management decisions for the University of Alaska educational system, will hold a public testimony session on Oct. 31 from 4-5 p.m. The public testimony
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.
Anchorage looks to close 6 schools amid enrollment loss & $68M budget gap
Facing dwindling birth rates, declining student enrollment and a massive $68 million budget gap this year, the Anchorage School District is looking at shuttering six elementary schools. Schools on the chopping block are Wonder Park, Northwood, Abbot Loop,
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
Nonpartisan website offers comprehensive info on Alaska’s Constitutional Convention question
The Alaska State Constitutional Convention Clearinghouse is the most comprehensive and detailed source of information on whether (and how) Alaskans might call for a statewide constitutional convention on Nov. 8. Run by J.H. Snider, the organization’s
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