UA faculty union calls for Johnsen’s resignation after foray with Wisconsin
During the interview process with Wisconsin, Johnsen was critical of Alaskans’ refusal to pay taxes.
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Friday in the Sun (June 12): The Space Force HQ edition
Because, sure, why not.
UA President Jim Johnsen withdraws from UW job, plans to stay with Alaska
Johnsen and the University of Wisconsin faced fierce opposition over Johnsen’s track record and how UW conducted the search process.
Court: Lt. Gov. Meyer put his finger on the scales in skewed oil tax initiative summary
The court says Meyer, a former oil company employee, prepared an improperly skewed summary of an initiative to raise taxes on oil companies.
Hundreds of health workers ask Gov. Dunleavy to require masks in crowded businesses
The group says new research supports the usage of masks in crowded businesses where social distancing isn’t practical.
APD Chief: We support body cameras but investigations of officer conduct remain confidential under Alaska law
Don’t worry, the internal investigation process is “very robust.”
UA President Jim Johnsen faces pushback from Wisconsin professors
After Johnsen was named the lone finalist for the top job at the University of Wisconsin, several professor groups say the process should have been restarted.
The Good, the Bad and, wait, Who? The Midnight Sun’s 2020 legislator rankings
Find out who’s The Good, who’s The Bad and…. egg?
In Trump’s darkest hour, Sen. Murkowski chooses an ounce of courage
On the Senate floor Thursday, Murkowski called for a quality that has been rare in modern politics and unheard of in the Trump White House: humility.
GARA: How unjustifiable tax breaks take funds away from schools, seniors and what Alaskans believe in
By former Rep. Les Gara. To submit an editorial for consideration get ahold of The Midnight Sun’s editor Matt Buxton at [email protected] Corporate Profits (Millions…