Rep. Sharon Jackson sworn in to Alaska House, but not without one last stunt by Rep. Eastman
He’s proving Rep. Gary Knopp’s inclination to form a truly bipartisan coalition right.
2019 session
AKLEG Recap Day 2: Swearing-in stunt sidelines House another day
Another rocky day in the Alaska Legislature.
Gov. Dunleavy’s plan to repay dividends will keep you waiting until 2021
Dunleavy’s proposal would stretch out the repayment of dividends over the next three dividends.
AKLEG Recap Day 1: ‘Dear Republican Members’
Things are off to a rocky start.
House nominee Sharon Jackson not yet seated as legislators argue over procedure
Jackson, if seated, would bring the numbers of the party-line Republican caucus to 20, still one short of claiming a majority.
AKLEG Recap Day 0: Starting off on the wrong foot
Today’s the day.
House may not be able to seat appointee Jackson until speaker is elected
And, of course, the Republican “Majority” needs Jackson’s vote to elect their speaker.
Alaska rep who was denied senate seat for making fun of intimate partner violence proposes bill to strip the education from sex education
The proposal calls for abstinence-only education that omits any mention of sexual orientation, gender identity, contraceptives or “the intricacies of sexual intercourse.”