Friday in the Sun (Jan. 19): The ‘Not super thrilled’ about the HD40 replacements edition
It might be back to the drawing board for Democrats while Republican’s replacement is expected to sail through.
January 2018
AKLEG Recap: Walker demands legislators pass a budget on time in Day Three’s State of the State address
As legislators complain about Walker’s plan to cut per diem and pay, Walker says the process is broken.
Watch: Gov. Bill Walker’s final State of the State of his term
The speech is set to begin at 7 p.m. in front of a joint session of the House and Senate.
Former Sen. Charlie Huggins suspends campaign for governor
Republican Charlie Huggins has suspended his campaign for governor, the former Wasilla senator announced on Facebook Wednesday night. Huggins said he entered the race confident…
AKLEG Recap: New budget worries emerge on Day Two
Senators gripe about Medicaid spending and wonder if education budgeting can be done better.
Walker’s proposal to cut legislative per diem and pay has Senate Republicans fuming
“It’s something that we know best about.”
Former Alaska Gov. Knowles leads mass resignation from National Park System Advisory Board
A spokeswoman for the National Park Service said, “We welcome their resignations.”
AKLEG Recap: Battles are already brewing on Day One
Special order accusations, loaded committee referrals and job creation. Here’s what happened on day one.
HR official says House leadership followed policy on Westlake harassment allegations
The report confirms Westlake’s behavior toward women “created a hostile work environment.”
Alaska attorney general calls on Congress to pass marijuana-friendly banking legislation
The letter requests Congress pass some sort of legislation to give banks the option of doing business with marijuana businesses.