Friday in the Sun (March 15): The Shaping the Narrative edition
Another week, another attempt at wrangling together gossip and rumors from Alaska’s political world.
Republicans complain about focus on ferries, suggesting ‘modern infrastructure’ like roads as easy replacement
Instead of fixing legislative conflict of interest rule, Senate proposes repealing it
Murkowski, Sullivan split on resolution to end Trump’s border wall emergency declaration
AKLEG Day 58: As cruise industry booms, administration seeks to end 24/7 pollution monitoring program
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Ousted judge says his hands were tied in approving controversial no-jail plea deal: ‘I was crucified for it’
The now-former judge said the law was the problem, not his approval of the plea deal and suggested the group that opposed his retention was “seeking some measure of political relevance.”
AKLEG Day 57: Record-high testimony turns out to keep ferry system afloat
There was record tun out to oppose the elimination of the marine highway.
AKLEG Day 56: Pro-ANWR resolution passes Legislature with Alaska hire provision
The Senate had rejected the provision on the first pass, but supported it thanks to reworked language (and an unavoidable deadline).
Vance apologizes for using student letters as props: ‘I was not respectful to you’
Vance apologized for dismissing the students’ input, but said she wants “to be an advocate to help reduce the cost of education.”
Young, Gabbard author bill turning marijuana over to the states: ‘This is the bill that solves the problem’
Young says the bill to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances has a good shot at passing in this Congress.