Walker Says Climate Is “Expensive” For Alaska
When asked in an interview with Politico how the new administration should approach the issue of climate change Governor Bill Walker described the mounting costs of climate change to Alaska.
February 2017
5 Takeaways from Legislature’s Anchorage Caucus The Media Didn’t Cover
This annual tradition was once again held on Saturday, and since you may not have had the time to attend, and the event isn’t live streamed anywhere, we’ll help you out by telling you the five things you need take from the event. Think of it as a CliffsNotes version of the two hours of political back and forth.
The Midnight Sun Podcast (February 26)
In our February 26 episode, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar discuss our takeaways from the legislature’s town hall style Anchorage caucus meetings on Saturday.
We are also joined by Alaska Dispatch News owner Alice Rogoff to discuss the state of news coverage of politics in Alaska.
How To Read Trump’s Polling Numbers
How popular, or unpopular, is President Donald Trump?
If you are like me, you enjoy following the perpetual drama that is a president’s approval rating and trying to figure out what factors are affecting it. The problem with trying to do that in the era of President Trump is the polls rarely agree with where he stands or how his numbers are moving.
Anchorage Candidates Off To Slow Fundraising Start
Candidates for local office in Anchorage are off to a much slower fundraising start in 2017 compared to 2016.
The Midnight Sun Podcast (February 19)
In our February 19 episode, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar discuss what Forrest heard about the new Trump administration during his time in Washington D.C. this week, our take on the latest fantasy state legislature league scores, and what to expect in the upcoming Anchorage municipal elections.
We are also joined by Ian Lang of Alaska’s Future to discuss the where discussions on a comprehensive solution to the state budget crisis stand and where they are likely to go.
Group Launches TV Ads In Alaska To Save Obamacare
Now, a national group called Alliance for Healthcare Security has launched TV ads in several states, including Alaska, aimed at ramping up that resistance.
Friday in the Sun!!! (February 17)
The many tales of Eagle River politics and Cathy Giessel’s bad, bad week. It’s Friday in the Sun!!!
Don Young Founds Cannabis Caucus In Congress
As Alaska watches its budding marijuana industry get off the ground, some congressional lawmakers are banding together to draw attention to issues facing the industry. Today, they formed a Cannabis Caucus… and Congressman for All Alaska Don Young is a founding member.
Today, they formed the Cannabis Caucus… and Congressman for All Alaska Don Young is a founding member.
How Much Lobbyist Cash Did Legislators Get At MLK Day Events? The Numbers Are In
Last month The Midnight Sun told you how Alaska legislators and both major political parties spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day pressing lobbyists for cash. MLK Day just happens to fall on the eve of the legislative session, just hours before legal barriers to in-session fundraising by legislators begin.