Deep pockets inundate Alaska’s race for governor
Nearly half of all the money that came into the gubernatorial race came from contributions that would have exceeded the defunct campaign contribution limits.
bill walker
Dunleavy signs budget with $400 million in vetoes that critics say are telling
To opponents, the vetoes targeting of schools, the University of Alaska, child care, workforce development and seniors was evidence that not everything has changed over the last four years.
House Coalition announces plans for one-time $1,300 ‘Energy Relief Check’ on top of PFD
Within 30 minutes of the announcement, former Gov. Bill Walker endorsed the plan.
Walker: A Time to Fight, A Time to Build Bridges
We’re doing a lot of fighting right now, but if we want to secure billions of sorely needed infrastructure funds for our state, it’s time, both literally and figuratively, to start building bridges.
Garas and Walkers and Bear Doctors, Oh My! The state of the race for governor
Obligatory: The 2022 election in Alaska will be unprecedented with the brand-new combination of open primaries and ranked-choice voting on the books as well as a court ruling that just took the state’s contribution limits off the books.
Former Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott has died at 77
“I will miss him greatly,” the former governor said of Mallott. “He was an incredible, life-changing experience for me.”
Dunleavy promises better communication with Alaskans… once ‘they get done venting’
Real Alaskans ONLY.
Polls put Dunleavy’s approval rating below Walker’s approval rating in the aftermath of his PFD veto
Two polls suggest the governor’s already having popularity problems.
Walker says independent expenditure ad overstates his support of Begich
His support for Begich is pretty much limited to the gasline, Medicaid expansion and improving the state’s relationship with Alaska Natives.
Walker’s campaign last had more than $150,000 in the bank. There’s not much he can do with that money.
State law is strict on what candidates can do with their money.