Judge orders governor to approve more money for Alaska’s courts
In a court case that highlights the system of checks and balances in the Alaska Constitution, Superior Court Judge Jennifer Henderson ordered Gov. Mike Dunleavy to restore $334,700 to the appellate court’s budget. Her ruling came on Oct. 16. Dunleavy had
Alaska Independence Party convention makes pitch for disaffected voters
Party leaders and candidates from the Alaska Independence Party (AIP) met in Wasilla on Oct. 17 for the organization’s first statewide convention in a decade. The gathering of roughly 20 people at Mat-Su Resort occurred just one day after the release of a
Early voting begins today across Alaska
Alaskans in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Palmer and Nome can begin early in-person voting beginning Oct. 19. This lasts until Oct. 29. Ballots cast through October 29 at sites designated as “early vote locations” will be counted and included
Alaska’s largest annual gun show set for Oct. 24 in Palmer
Alaskans who support the constitutional right to keep and bear arms, shooting sports, hunting, gun collecting, and historical firearms are gathering in Palmer for the state’s largest annual gun show next month. The event is held by the Alaska Gun Collectors
Conservative edge: Sullivan, Young & Trump all ahead in latest Alaska poll
Despite the millions of dollars that Democrats and far-left activist groups are pouring into Alaska during the current election season, Republican candidates are leading, according to a recent national poll. Conducted by The New York Times and Siena College
Alaska Independence Party’s statewide convention is Saturday, Oct. 17
The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP) will hold its first statewide convention in a decade on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the aim of revitalizing Alaska’s third largest political party. Scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mat-Su Resort in Wasilla, the
Yes, Alaska churches can speak out on politics – here’s how
What can a pastor legally say from the pulpit regarding politics, candidates and ballot initiatives? Can clergy educate their congregation on key political and social issues? When do religious leaders cross the line and put their churches in jeopardy of
Alaska Supreme Court throws out absentee signature verification law
The Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling against Alaska’s law that seeks to maintain the integrity of absentee voting by requiring the signature of one witness to verify the identity of the absentee voter. The high court issued a ruling
Four reasons Alaskans should remove Supreme Court Justice Susan Carney
Alaska Supreme Court Justice Susan Carney will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for her first retention election. She was appointed by former Governor Bill Walker in 2016. If a majority of voters choose to retain Justice Carney, she remains a
Conservatives must concede no corner of Alaska in Nov. 3 elections
If last week’s local elections for city councils, school boards and borough assemblies are any indication, it appears that conservative Alaskans may have shaken their lethargy and are now ready to put a definitive stamp on the upcoming Nov. 3 general
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