Constitutional convention backers see PFD as ‘spark’ for complete, far-reaching rewrite
One proposal is rife with animosity towards the federal government, the judicial system, public education, public employees and Alaska Native corporations.
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Donations are sparse for Alaska constitutional convention vote, disclosures show
To date, less than $1 million has been raised on both sides of the question.
Dunleavy renews call for constitutional amendments panned by financial analysts
Just as the governor is asking for Alaskans to come up with budget solutions, he’s also pushing amendments that would severely limit the state’s options.
Legal memo says Alaska Constitution supports defying governor’s Wasilla special session
The Alaska Legislature and the governor should get a punch card for frequent visits to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Vic Fischer slams Gov. Dunleavy’s constitutional amendments as ‘preposterous’ and ‘atrociously written’
The last living member of the Alaska Constitutional Convention panned the governor’s proposed slate of amendments on everything from their drafting to what they would mean for Alaska’s future.
After meeting with Alaska’s Chief Justice, Dunleavy says he’ll follow constitution’s rules on judicial appointments
Turns out the Alaska Constitution always wins.
Digging in: Alaska’s resource ownership helped build the state, but it won’t last forever
Alaska’s truly unique when it comes to its constitutional ownership of natural resources and it’s created a critical floor for the state’s finances.
Dunleavy’s constitutional amendments could push higher fees onto Alaskans in the long term
Dunleavy cited Colorado as a shining example of requiring voter approval of taxes, but it’s also meant “an explosion in fees” and budgeting tricks by the state’s Legislature.
Unpacking the State of the State: Big talk, but little substance
By contributing writer TJ Presley In keeping with his campaign style, Mike Dunleavy’s first State of the State speech was, let’s say, light on the…
Dunleavy’s head of ‘constitutional reform’ thinks the Alaska Constitution is ‘awful,’ pushed for convention
Randolph says state ownership of subsurface mineral rights, which was the key to filling the permanent fund, prevents a private economy.