Alaskans must oppose bill mandating coverage of abortion pill
The Alaska State House Labor & Commerce Committee was scheduled to consider House Bill 58 on March 2, but the meeting was cancelled and is expected to be rescheduled soon. The bill would take one of the most controversial and litigated components of the
Advancing parental rights in Alaska is an uphill battle we must fight
There is no doubt we’re engaged in a worldview battle in our public schools, both here in Alaska and across the nation. Walk into any one of them and you’re likely to see a rainbow flag on nearly every teacher’s office signifying solidarity
WATCH: Chief justice of Alaska Supreme Court to give annual speech to lawmakers
Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court Daniel Winfree will address the full Alaska Legislature in Juneau on Feb. 9 when he delivers the annual “State of the Judiciary” at 11 a.m. in the Alaska House Chamber. This will be Winfree’s first address to
Eastman outmaneuvers House leaders’ first effort to strip committee seats
Rep. David Eastman outmaneuvered Alaska House Speaker Louise Stutes (R-Kodiak) along with the Democratic controlled House that attempted to strip him of all his legislative committee assignments on Jan. 31. House leadership, comprised of mostly Democrats and
Alaska Rep. David Eastman defends Oathkeepers membership
To each and every Alaskan I am privileged to represent in the Alaska State House today: As your representative, I refuse to step aside and throw the law-abiding members of Oathkeepers to the cancel culture wolves. While those who break the law should be
Dysfunctional Alaska Legislature preps to gavel back in
On Jan. 19, the 60 public servants who represent the people of Alaska in our State Legislature will resume the messy work of representative democracy down in Juneau. If recent history is any indication, the Republican majorities in both the House and Senate
Mat-Su lawmakers want to hear concerns about Covid mandates and other issues
Three state legislators from the Mat-Su are hosting a listening session to gather concerns from constituents ahead of next year’s legislative session. Senator Shelley Hughes will be joined by Representatives DeLena Johnson and Cathy Tilton for the Nov. 27
Alaska Lawmakers ask governor to expand special session to address COVID firings
Ten members of the Alaska Legislature sent a letter to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, asking that he let lawmakers address the growing concern about Alaskans who are losing their jobs for refusing to get a COVID shot. “We are deeply concerned that Alaskans are now
Dunleavy won’t veto $1,100 ‘partial PFD’ but calls Legislature back for 4th special session
A divided Alaska Senate approved a $1,100 PFD on Sept. 14, a move that drew sharp criticism from Gov. Mike Dunleavy who had been pushing for a $2,350 PFD along with a constitutional amendment that would protect the dividend from annual political fights. The
Public hearing set for Aug. 24 on bill to pay Alaskans a $2,350 PFD in 2021
At 2:30 p.m. today (Aug. 24) the Alaska Legislature will hold a public hearing on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget bill (HB 3003) that would, among other things, provide for a one-time $2,350 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in 2021 and fully fund
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