The smoke-free workplace bill has a real shot at passing the Legislature this year
The bill already has the support of half of the House.
lora reinbold
AKLEG Recap: The Legislature is off to a shaky start after Week One
The first week is in the bag, here’s what’s in store for the week two.
Key provision of SB 54 put in jeopardy by tough-on-crime floor amendment
The constitutional guarantee to due process requires sentences match the severity of the crime.
The House passed SB 54, the rollback to criminal justice reform. Now what?
After a three-day marathon floor session, dozens of amendments and one threat of retaliation on social media, the House has passed Senate Bill 54, legislation…
Threats of retaliation over crime bill rock Juneau, raising concern about legislator behavior
There’s rising concern that the behavior of a handful of legislators is fueling threats, perhaps even intentionally.
Friday in the Sun (Oct. 27): The ‘It’s all SB 91’s fault’ edition
Observations on the latest in the Alaska political scene’s gossip and rumors.
Five takeaways on the special session so far: ‘We’re going down a rabbit hole.’
Who knows what will happen over the remainder of session, but if the first few days are anything to go by, then it’s going to get messy.
Walker’s budget compromise judged a flop by House Majority—even though he picked their operating budget
Walker knew his proposal to break the Alaska Legislature’s gridlock over the fiscal crisis–which picked from the Senate and House stances–wouldn’t be popular.
Friday in the Sun!!! (February 17)
The many tales of Eagle River politics and Cathy Giessel’s bad, bad week. It’s Friday in the Sun!!!
House Republican Minority Releases Organization and Leadership Positions
Late this afternoon the House Republican Caucus, who will be in the minority in the next legislature, released their organization and leadership positions.