‘This rejection is without basis.’ Recall Dunleavy group vows lawsuit after state denies application
The state said the recall application met the technical grounds but didn’t meet the legal grounds for a recall.
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Former AG Lindemuth says Dunleavy’s vetoes fly in the face of the Alaska Constitution
Lindemuth argues the vetoes run contrary to the founding ideals of the Alaska Constitution.
Alaska attorney general calls on Congress to pass marijuana-friendly banking legislation
The letter requests Congress pass some sort of legislation to give banks the option of doing business with marijuana businesses.
State lawsuit says maker of OxyContin deceived doctors, creating opioid crisis
The state charges Perdue Pharma has overstated the benefits and understated the risk of addiction for its prescription opioids.
Walker administration takes monumental strides in recognizing tribal sovereignty
The state of Alaska finalized an agreement to turn over child welfare to tribes and published a legal opinion with far-ranging implications.
Are Walker’s Appointments being “Merrick Garland-ed”?
Yesterday, the Alaska State Senate abruptly cancelled today’s joint session of the legislature. The combined State House and State Senate were to gather together to hold confirmation votes on various appointments to boards, commissions and staff positions.
Opposition to Lindemuth Confirmation Perplexes
Jahna Lindemuth, Alaska’s Attorney General, faces her confirmation vote on Thursday. Lindemuth will need 31 votes for confirmation. That’s 50% plus one of the combined joint session of the State House (40 folks) and State Senate (20 folks).