Murkowski, Cardin introduce legislation to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
The measure would extend the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment to be ratified, which it has already reached with the ratification by Virginia in 2020.
January 2021
The Senate Majority projects unity but for what, exactly? MEMO
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Praising their own bipartisanship, Senate GOP blocks minority Dems from key committees
That the seat went to the one Democrat in the Republican majority is actually the very model of bipartisanship, argued Sen. Mia Costello.
After congratulating Biden on inauguration, Murkowski, Sullivan decry ANWR pause
The calls to unity are being put to the test with a temporary halt to ANWR leasing activities.
The Alaska House is stuck in 20-20: MEMO
The Senate Republicans claim the majority with a “Caucus of Equals” while the House is stuck in 2020.
Recall Dunleavy campaign announces reboot to push for final signatures
The group hopes to collect the final round of signatures by mid-March, which would set up a special election for July.
Senate elects Micciche as president, Democrats say ‘party politics’ won out
Micciche was among legislators who spent the summer attending in-person fundraisers.
Legislature approves fines for those flouting mask requirement
It’s $250 for the first violation and $500 for each subsequent violation.
In reversal, Legislature will allow one press member into floor sessions
The press asked for up to three members to be allowed but legislators said they were concerned about adding additional members.
Legislature approves audit of ‘tortured’ Alaska Cares Act Program
The audit would reveal who received money from the state-run business relief program and how much they received.