Dragged to the finish line, Legislature approves budget, COVID-19 measures. AKLEG End-of-session recap
Here’s what happened on the Legislature’s “final” day.
March 2020
Emergency or just timely? Either way AIDEA uses COVID-19 meeting to advance Ambler Road
Opposition to the transfer of funds was fiercely opposed in public testimony but the board moved ahead, dismissing concerns raised.
House passes COVID-19 emergency bill with three-month pause to evictions
The measure would extend the health emergency through Nov. 15, 2020.
Rural legislators join call for statewide shelter-in-place order
At the very least, they ask, give rural communities the power to enforce their own restrictions.
Comic: Playing politics
We’re not playing politics. YOU’RE PLAYING POLITICS.
Dunleavy’s refusal to appoint a judge proves to be the key issue in recall case
The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Recall Dunleavy case while social distancing.
Senate approves sweeping COVID-19 emergency bill, including option for a by-mail primary
Senate Democrats raised grave concerns that the by-mail election could disenfranchise voters.
Senate’s $1,000 COVID-19 dividend would leave out first-time PFD applicants
The dividend goes to recipients of the 2019 dividend.
It’s time for Alaska to make the switch to by-mail voting
Ensuring Alaskans have access to free, fair and safe elections will require the state and municipalities to provide everyone the ability to vote without the fear of spreading or contracting COVID-19.
Saturday in the Sun (March 21): The Hunker Down edition
Find enjoyment in the little things and the big explosions.