Sen. Wilson’s December news conference was a “very serious case of retaliation,” says investigation
Wilson also sent a letter to the legislative aide saying, “It was not my intent to have an uncomfortable situation to occur as reported.”
January 2018
AKLEG Recap, Day 15: ‘Death with Dignity’ bill advances
The House also plans to swear in its newest member today.
Fansler hasn’t responded to calls for resignation, House Speaker Edgmon says
The House has discussed expelling Fansler.
Murkowski votes against bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks, but says she could support a ban
But the Alaskas Republican says she would support such a ban if “there are sufficient protections and exceptions.”
AKLEG Recap, Day 14: Legislature hits a standstill
Even with meetings scheduled for Monday, it didn’t feel like much was happening.
AKLEG Recap, week two: Faced with Alaska’s deteriorating infrastructure, legislators ponder privatization
Legislators are looking for a way out from under a nearly $2 billion backlog.
If Fansler won’t resign, here’s how the Legislature could kick him out
If Fansler doesn’t believe his behavior is disqualifying, his colleagues could decide for him.
Friday in the Sun (Jan. 26): The ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ edition
Gossip and rumors from the political world including, but not limited to, 2018 campaigns, smoke-related legislation and letters, and bowling balls.
AKLEG Recap, Day 10: House Democrats confirm Kotzebue Rep. John Lincoln
The Legislature is also expanding the scope of its sexual harassment policy update.
As feds rework marijuana policy, Murkowski and Sullivan oppose rollbacks to banking rules
The banking rules didn’t go very far, but they’ve allowed nearly 400 banking institutions to being working with marijuana businesses.