Walker proposes three-year payroll tax to pay for ‘Alaska Economic Recovery Plan’
The budget still expects a smaller dividend at about $1,216.
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Walker wants new budgeting process that punishes legislators for going past 90 days
Governor says the state should withhold pay and per diem when legislators can’t pass a budget on time.
Rep. Dean Westlake says he will resign over sexual harassment allegations
The Kiana Democrat initially refused to resign amid calls from his party, House leadership and other legislators to do so.
Friday in the Sun (Dec. 15): The ‘Almost too perfect’ Edition
Find out why KTUU’s newest hire is exciting folks in the political world.
As allegations pile up on Rep. Westlake, here’s how the Legislature could kick a member out
Taken together, the growing pile of credible allegations will make it almost impossible for the Legislature to not take some sort of action against Westlake.
Rep. Westlake says he won’t resign, ignoring calls to step down amid misconduct allegations
Westlake is accused of misconduct in making unwanted and inappropriate sexual advances towards women in the capitol.
Senate releases investigation into Sen. Wilson’s behavior with legislative aide
The report raises questions about his behavior in the capitol, but found the incident didn’t meet the legal threshold for sexual harassment.
REPORT: Sen. Wilson won’t be charged for slapping ADN reporter
The state says it won’t be able to prove the senator’s intent to “harass or annoy” the reporter.
Here’s Alaska Gov. Walker’s climate change team
More than half of the members come with experience in climate science or renewable energy.
Sullivan and Murkowski oppose Roy Moore as Alabama voters head to the polls
Alaska’s Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan both oppose the election of Roy Moore, a Republican who’s facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct with underage…