That was fast. Walker’s inflammatory appointee for Senate has already withdrawn.
Local Republicans have reportedly advanced Vicki Wallner, the founder of the Facebook group “Stop Valley Thieves,” for consideration.
February 2018
It’s “silly” for Senate Republicans to act like education budget is unfixable, says Seaton
The political squabble over the education budget hasn’t done anything to help fund schools early.
AKLEG Recap, Day 30: Rep. Gruenberg remembered
The Legislature is officially a third of the way through the regular 90-day session, but in all likelihood there’s at least another 90 days left.
Walker stays on list for new Senate appointment, but skips over Rep. Rauscher for hardline abortion opponent
Making light of allegations that a legislator violently attacked a women didn’t go over well for Rep. Rauscher.
TMS Editorial: A gift and an opportunity from the Alaska Senate Republicans
Walker has an opportunity to make the Legislature more representative of Alaska as he heads back to the drawing board to fill the Senate District E vacancy.
Senate Republicans reject Walker’s appointment of Mat-Su Assemblyman Kowalke
Walker now has 10 days to come up with a new name.
AKLEG Recap, Day 29: The University of Alaska wants to train more of Alaska’s teachers
The education battle continues, and the House Majority takes a hardline position of its own.
AKLEG Recap, Day 28: Senate Republicans punt on Democrats’ anti-fed, pro-pot motion
Legislators are still fighting over that education budget.
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce joins opposition to Prop 1
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce staked out its opposition last week to Prop 1, the bathroom bill initiative on the April 3 ballot.
AKLEG Recap, Week 4: Democrats open applications to replace Fansler
Rep. Zach Fansler’s resignation becomes official today, while Senate Republicans mull what to do with a new appointment.