ZALETEL: New Revenue? Yes. Rushed Revenue? No
“I am asking my colleagues to slow down and ask some critical questions of the taxes before us.”
Local Politics
Berkowitz pitches ‘community dividend’ to Legislature, says Anchorage could take over services
The idea comes as the Anchorage Assembly is considering instituting new taxes to fill the gap left by dwindling state assistance to communities.
Charter school teachers, parents and students argue for inclusion in bond package
Should Aquarian Charter School get the same consideration as other public schools?
After lengthy back and forth, Anchorage Assembly sends on-site marijuana smoking to the voters
Sssmokin’
Anchorage voters will be asked to add 12th member to Assembly, bringing downtown equal to other districts
The seat would be added to the Anchorage’s downtown district after the districts are redrawn according to the 2020 census. The downtown district would grow while others would be smaller.
Forrest Dunbar officially announces plans to run for Anchorage mayor in 2021
The early announcement could give Dunbar a sizable can and organization advantage over the competition.
Fairbanks voters likely to re-elect conservative Mayor Jim Matherly
It was a pretty good night for conservative candidates in the Fairbanks area.
Ahead of local election, Fairbanks Mayor Matherly says he’d support anti-transgender ‘bathroom bill’
Matherly vetoed an ordinance that would have extended equal protections to the LGBTQ community.
Kathryn Dodge’s fundraising far outpaces Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly a month ahead of election
Dodge’s fundraising is far higher than recent campaigns for Fairbanks mayor.
Senator Begich apologizes for controversial and ‘poorly written’ homelessness letter
It created an “unnecessary rift,” he said.