Will Anchorage’s hard Left restore ‘strong mayor’ powers now that they command City Hall?
When the fawning tributes subside in the next few weeks, newly-elected Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will face an important question: will she restore the traditional executive powers of Anchorage mayor, or will she permit the Anchorage Assembly to
Incumbent Alaska legislators to be trained on how to let faith inform politics
Three Republican members of the Alaska House of Representatives are set to participate in a multi-day training session to ensure they are equipped to effectively engage the culture from a Judeo-Christian
Alaska now has 3,492 electric vehicles on the road, but future gowth is uncertain
According to a new report from Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Alaska now has 3,492 total electric vehicles (EV) on the road, with 119 publicly available charging outlets. That amounts to 29 EVs for every public
Internal emails show Denali Park head backed banning U.S. flags from trucks on park road
Internal emails show Denali Park Superintendent backed banning U.S. flags from construction trucks on park
Ruling expected soon to decide whether Alaskans can vote to repeal ranked-choice voting
Earlier this month a Superior Court trial wrapped up in a key case that may well decide whether Alaskans get a shot at repealing the state’s highly controversial ranked choice voting
Alaska political leaders decry ‘cowardly’ assassination attempt on Trump
Alaska’s political leaders have universally condemned an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The shooting occurred during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania when Trump was apparently hit in the ear by a
OPINION: Democratic Party at the Crossroads
Playing out before our eyes are “chickens coming home to roost” for the Democratic Party. It is a dangerous time. The last time the Democratic Party came apart we entered the horrific War Between the
Stripped down GOP draft platform affirms constitutional right to life, drops call for federal abortion ban
Under the proposed platform, the RNC would affirm that the 14th Amendment “guarantees that no person can be denied life or liberty without due process and that the states are, therefore, free to pass laws protecting those rights.” This would include
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native culture
North Slope Borough sues Biden admin over environmental rule that threatens Native
OPINION: Fairbanks State Sen. Kawasaki poses clear threat to Alaska gun rights
Senator Kawasaki is not just attacking your gun rights – he’s silencing your voice. His contempt for the Second Amendment and disregard for the First Amendment are
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