Speaker Edgmon on sexual harassment: ‘Any victim who comes forward must be respected’
Edgmon didn’t comment on a specific instance, but said the recent incidents highlighted the need for a change.
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House Republicans are very worried about “The Chinese” involvement in gasline
There’s been plenty of unknowns and questions about the deal, but most of the meeting was spent asking about rumors and conspiracies about “The Chinese.”
Republicans move to block bipartisan coalition reps from 2018 primaries
The Republican legislators ran afoul of the party by caucusing with Democrats.
Legislator accused of inappropriate, unwanted advances
A former legislative aide came forward with the accusations because she said she believes her experience in the Legislature isn’t unique.
Alaska insurance director expects minimal impact from individual mandate repeal
Nearly as many people don’t sign up for insurance in Alaska as those who do.
Here’s where Sullivan’s says he’s getting his information on the GOP tax bill
A lot of “smart people” say the GOP’s hopes for economic growth are realistic.
AFN slams Trump’s “Pocahontas” comments
The Alaska Federation of Natives joined a growing group of organizations to call out President Donald Trump for using the name “Pocahontas” during a ceremony…
Walker appoints Putman to Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission
Gov. Bill Walker today announced the appointment of Fate Putman, a lobbyist who primarily represents the state employees union, to the commission that oversees commercial…
Six legislators picked to update Legislature’s sexual harassment policies
The “Sexual and Other Workplace Harassment Policy Subcommittee” was formed by the Legislative Council last week after sexual harassment allegations involving a state senator dating back to June surfaced this month.
Here’s how Alaska’s criminal laws changed with Senate Bill 54
As of Monday morning Alaska has enacted tougher penalties on many so-called lower-level crimes.