Ferry outage in Southeast Alaska could extend through end of March. AKLEG Day 17 Recap
“There’s a good likelihood we will not have service in Southeast in March,” conceded Department of Transportation Commissioner John MacKinnon on Thursday.
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‘Do your homework.’ Senators blast administration for downplaying REAL ID concerns in rural Alaska
The administration isn’t asking for additional money for a mobile DMV program because it says there’s been little interest from rural communities. Senators weren’t buying it. “Lives may be in danger because you are waiting for them to request services that they are unaware that they need,” said Sen. Lyman Hoffman.
Dunleavy admin says state must rework formula programs like K-12, Medicaid and even the PFD
The administration just isn’t offering any recommendations on how to make what would be incredibly unpopular cuts.
Legislators spar with Dunleavy administration over ‘quagmire’ created by unprecedented sweep
If the governor’s justification for an expanded sweep is legitimate, could the earnings reserve account be next?
Legislators left fuming after so-called economic analysis fails to answer basic questions about Dunleavy’s budget
Some legislators walked away feeling that no economic analysis had been done before the budget was submitted to the Legislature.
State of the Race: Legislative Races, Day 5 (The Senate districts)
The final rundown of legislative race previews in this week’s series.
Despite warnings, Senate approves constitutionally flawed crime bill and goes home
The Senate refused to fix a last-minute amendment that could leave a key provision at risk of being overturned.
Friday in the Sun!!! (Post 2016 General Election Version)
What DOE doesn’t know, Lyman in trouble, and the AKGOP welcomes Millerites back.
Can Urban Dems Best Bob In Bethel Battle?
Four-term incumbent Rep. Bob Herron looks to be in a real fight to return for a fifth. He faces challenger Zach Fansler.
Democrats Wrong To Call Out Hawker On LIO Deal
The facts show Hawker made a rightfully troubling and politically tone deaf deal, but singling him out is both unfair and misses the true context of the situation. For Alaska Democrats to themselves call him out is downright hypocritical and gross.