Friday in the Sun (Sept. 21): Crime wave edition
Speculating on rumors and gossip surrounding Alaska politics is a time-honored tradition. It’s time for our weekly trip through the grand, gross, weird, wild and…
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Eight Anchorage assemblymembers sign onto letter opposing Graham-Cassidy
They say Graham-Cassidy would hurt the state’s economy and undercut the efforts to cut down on crime.
Latest version of Graham-Cassidy reportedly includes Alaska carve outs to woo Murkowski
The changes would essentially allow Alaska to keep Obamacare’s individual marketplace as is.
Mother of teen killed in high-profile murder enters race for lieutenant governor
Driven by her son’s death and her opponents’ support of criminal justice reform, Edie Grunwald is bringing a tough-on-crime platform to the GOP race for lieutenant governor.
Layoffs hit Alaska Dispatch News newsroom
Nearly a dozen newsroom employees have been laid off, including two long-time fixtures of Alaska journalism.
41,000 Alaskans projected to lose coverage by 2027 under Graham-Cassidy
There’s not enough time to get a full report on the impacts of the bill from the CBO, but other groups are doing their best to understand how it’ll work.
Gov. Walker opposes Graham-Cassidy health care bill
Walker says health care should be addressed in a thoughtful, bipartisan manner.
Rep. Talerico charged with hunting violation
The legislators has been charged with a violation for allegedly using an ATV in an area that’s closed to motorized vehicles.
Walker spares the fanfare for $1,100 PFD
It’s the second year in a row Alaskans will get a smaller dividend, but this time it’s with the support of the Legislature.
FAGAN: Crime skyrockets because politicians lack courage
There are plenty of apologists for the legislation claiming the unprecedented recent spike in crime is caused by opioid abuse, budget cuts leading to fewer prosecutions, and inadequate APD staffing. Maybe