Sen. Sullivan Announces Committee Assignments
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) today announced that he has been selected to serve on four U.S. Senate committees.
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New Year’s Resolutions For Alaska Politicos
Since this is the first day back at work for many of you, I thought we’d kick off 2017 with some New Year’s resolutions we imagine some elected officials, institutions, and politicos might — or should — have considered.
Americans Doubt Trump Can Be Effective
It seems to me President-elect Donald Trump comes into office in a pretty strong position. He has friendly majorities in both houses of congress and can immediately appoint one justice to the U.S. Supreme Court. According to Gallup, however, he comes into office enjoying historically low confidence from the American people in his ability to handle the duties of the presidency.
New Approval Numbers on Murkowski, Sullivan, Young, and Walker Released
Pollster Ivan Moore of Alaska Survey Research has released the results of his quarterly survey of the popularity of Alaska’s statewide elected officials.
The Midnight Sun Podcast (January 1)
In our January 1 episode, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar are joined by current State Senate President Kevin Meyer to discuss the senate’s position on the state budget, his proposed bill to end state legislator sponsored PACs, and his general antipathy for Senator Peter Micciche.
The Midnight Sun Podcast (January 1)
In our January 1 episode, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar are joined by current State Senate President Kevin Meyer to discuss the senate’s position on the state budget, his proposed bill to end state legislator sponsored PACs, and his general antipathy for Senator Peter Micciche.
Friday in the Sun!!! (December 30)
Legislative staff drama, office drama, and a new game about it all. It’s Friday in the Sun!!!!
Governor’s Office Announces Legislative Staff Changes
Late last week Governor Bill Walker’s office sent an email to legislators announcing staffing changes to both his own Legislative Office and to the coterie of legislative liaisons at state agencies.
LeDoux Hammers Colleagues With Lounge Price Hikes
Incoming House Rules Committee Chairwoman Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux sent a memo to legislators late Wednesday telling them because of the state’s fiscal crisis she has been forced to raise prices at the State Capitol cafeteria.
Best Things We Saw In Alaska Politics In 2016
Yesterday we went negative to close out 2016, but today we go positive. Here are the best things we saw in Alaska politics this year.