AKLEG Recap, Week 8: Back on track or out of whack?
The Legislature is nearing what’s normally the final sprint, but there’s still plenty of ways for things to unravel.
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Logan’s fundraising didn’t slump after her messy legal past came to light–but Berkowitz boomed
Fundraising for Logan didn’t plummet or boom after the publication of the story. The story for the Berkowitz campaign was much different.
Rep. Tiffany Zulkosky sworn in with excitement and happiness as Legislature finally becomes whole
Zulkosky is the 19th woman to be currently serving in the Alaska Legislature, the most in the Legislature’s history.
Friday in the Sun (March 9): The politically popular, ultimately doomed edition
Another tumultuous week in the Legislature is drawing to a close with a quiet Friday, so take a break and catch up on the latest in political rumors and gossip.
Fairbanks Rep. Guttenberg hospitalized after medical emergency, reported to be “in good spirits”
The representative was joking with fellow legislators on the way to the hospital.
Senate Republicans promise Gardner they’ll give her a pro-pot resolution–but do the exact opposite
Senate Democrats wanted to tell the feds to respect Alaska’s marijuana vote. Republicans gave them a watered down resolution that sides with the feds.
AKLEG Recap, Day 51: House comes up short of votes needed to pass Majority Leader Tuck’s bill
More on the PFD, marijuana and legislative pay dominated Day 51.
Sen. Sullivan slams Trump’s steel, aluminum tariffs because they could hurt Alaska: Report
The comments make Sullivan one of a growing group of Republicans and industry members worried about the tariffs’ impact.
AKLEG Recap, Day 50: Walker signs food donation bill into law
The bill would make it easier for grocery stores and restaurants to donate excess food to shelters and food banks.
Senate President Kelly says adding PFD to constitution is ‘problematic’ and goes against Founding Fathers
Kelly’s said “no” to taxes, but his political opponents say his stance will eventually mean no PFD, either.