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.
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KTUU’s political reporter Austin Baird hired as Walker’s press secretary
Baird deliberately took himself off any assignments related to the Legislature or Walker while considering the position.
Friday in the Sun (Dec. 1): The legislator tell-all edition
Here’s what legislators had to say about session when they can say it anonymously.
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.
Murkowski will vote for Senate GOP’s tax plan
The controversial tax plan includes provisions that will begin to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.
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.
REPORT: Trump offers to support bipartisan Obamacare fixes once tax bill is law
There’s reason to be skeptical about the promise. Trump has already flip flopped on the issue.