Alaska Senate leaders urge residents to stay civil as vote tallies trickle in
With a high-stakes, high tension election underway today, outgoing Alaska Senate President Cathy Giessel (R) joined Senate Minority Leader Tom Begich (D) in a bi-partisan letter urging Alaskans to respect the election process until all votes are tallied and
Ballot Measure 1 fails to address the root of our fiscal crisis
Alaskans are voting on important issues to determine our next steps in dealing with the budget, resource allocation, taxes, and citizens’ general welfare. I know where I stand, but nothing can replace hearing directly from you. It’s
Video shows conservative base energized across Alaska
A number of conservative rallies, motorcades and political events have occurred across Alaska over the past few months (and many more are planned this weekend). This video by Scott Stansbury, of SSP Studio & Gallery captures some of the passion and
Former Lt. Gov. Loren Leman reveals how he’s voting
Although I’m a believer in the secret ballot, I will make an exception and share how I am voting. For the First and Second Amendments. For individual rights and responsibilities. For states’ rights, the Electoral College, and our republic. For the flag,
AK House candidate Kelly Cooper praises Pelosi, pledges to advance abortion
Kenai Borough Assemblywoman Kelly Cooper has billed herself as a nonpartisan independent and she doesn’t broadcast her pro-abortion stance on her campaign website for State House. But for those in the know, Cooper is a firm abortion ally. Cooper is
Live debate on Ballot Measure 2 which aims to drastically change Alaska elections
The nationally renown debate team at the University of Alaska, Anchorage is hosting a live online debate over Ballot Measure 2 on Oct. 20. Voters will decide the fate of the ballot measure on Nov. 3. If approved, it would fundamentally alter the way elections
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
Alaska Family Action endorses conservative State House & Senate candidates
A list of 25 endorsed or preferred conservative candidates for Alaska’s House and Senate seats has been released by Alaska Family Action (AFA), a pro-life, family and religious liberty advocacy group. The names include 19 fully endorsed candidates and six
Judge rules against Alaska law that safeguards integrity of absentee votes
An Anchorage judge has ruled against enforcing 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. Superior Court Judge Dani Crosby issued a preliminary
‘Progressive’ Palmer City Council candidate complains of ‘divisive’ conservatives
Sabrena Combs, a self-described “progressive” running for re-election on the Palmer City Council, is frustrated by her conservative colleagues and hopes the Oct. 6 election will swing leadership of the small town to the left. In a recent interview, which
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