Alaska Supreme Court allows Democrats to open their primaries to independents, including Gov. Walker
The governor’s campaign says it has yet to decide whether or not it will enter the Democratic primary.
State Politics
The House has finally passed the operating budget. Here’s how it’s changed.
It’s the latest the budget has ever passed the House since the creation of the 90-day session.
House has second thoughts on $2,700 PFD and votes for a $1,600 PFD instead
Instead, legislators voted to support a $1,600 dividend.
How–and why–to watch Alaska Supreme Court arguments over the Democrats’ primaries
The case could have major impacts on the 2018 elections, including the governor’s race.
House committee narrows scope of gun violence protective order bill amid concerns of abuse
Immediate family would no longer be able to ask a judge to temporarily take away someone’s guns.
AKLEG Recap, Day 70: Budget faces uncertainty after caucus-splitting PFD vote
A House committee also introduced an updated version of the gun violence protective order bill that narrows the scope of the bill.
House narrowly votes to fully fund 2018 dividend. Backers say PFDs will be about $2,700.
The amendment would add about $900 million to the state operating budget.
Senate committee takes the ‘automatic’ out of Alaska’s voter-created automatic voter registration system
The state warns the amendment would effectively unconstitutionally repeal the 2016 automatic voter registration initiative.
AKLEG Recap, Day 65: Most House budget amendments are intent language. None would actually cut the budget.
The floor debate on the budget once again came to a crashing halt.
Juneau Rep. Sam Kito will not run for reelection: Reports
Changes to legislator compensation and endless special sessions have the legislator ready to step aside.