Longtime Alaska lawmaker Jay Kerttula dies at 92
As one of Alaska’s longest-serving state legislators, Kerttula left a lasting legacy.
Opinions
Don’t expect legislators to take up election reform or oil taxes if the initiatives are defeated
The opponents won’t come running with a legislative solution if either measure is dealt a loss. Instead, we’d expect them to point to the results and claim the people have spoken.
LWVA: Anchorage should not call a special mayoral election
Including the upcoming November state/federal election, plus a special mayoral election and most likely a runoff and then a regular city-wide election and possible mayoral runoff Anchorage voters could end up with five separate elections in less than six months. We ask our city leaders to consider these factors now, and make voters the priority in this situation by saying “no” to requiring a special election.
WELCH: Al Gross is no silent enabler. He won’t put Party, personal ambition above Alaskans
I always “vote fish” because to me that means voting for healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities. And I always vote for the person, not a party and my voting record reflects that. In more than 30 years as a radio/print reporter for Alaska’s seafood industry, I have never publicly endorsed a candidate.
LEE: The case against pineapple pizza… and Dan Sullivan
Disagreement and discourse about policy and political philosophy is part of a healthy democracy, but any politician willing to flagrantly take on or abandon principles in order to chase a result is simply being dishonest.
Alaska’s elections are a mess and it’s getting worse by the day
It seems like every week brings another story about how the Alaska Division of Elections is either mishandling, bungling or biasing this year’s elections because every week does, in fact, bring another story about how the Alaska Division of Elections is either mishandling, bungling or biasing this year’s elections.
If Legislators are getting their budget basics from Arduin, then Alaska’s in trouble
And after a blissfully not-at-all-peaceful year for us, Arduin has once again appeared back in Alaska.
Snyder: Alaskans do not deserve this economic turmoil, an open letter to the legislators who just can’t get it together
“Decisions are being made based on economic and political theories instead of basing them on the realities of everyday Alaskans. What’s the result? Skyrocketing unemployment, an education system that’s hanging on from budget vote to budget vote, and an exodus of a skilled and talented workforce.”
Boy, the voting memes are fun but what we’d really like is a fair election
Trust that our elections will be free and fair is the foundation of democracy. We’re not nearly that close to a collapse in Alaska, but it sure feels like the foundation is being chipped away.
Fields: Billions in new spending = Billions in new taxes
Regardless, let’s consider the implications of promises made by the wave of challengers who beat some of Alaska’s most effective fiscal conservatives.