5 Fast Observations From Filing Day
Here are five quick takeaways the rest of the media missed on candidate filing day
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State House races we’re already watching (Districts 21-40)
This article covers select races in districts 21-40. Past articles addressed House districts 1-20 and all Senate districts.
Friday in the Sun!!! (April 15)
GOP intra-office memos, Chenault may be out, and Johnson may move up….Its Friday in the Sun!!!
Why Legislators Can’t Solve The LIO Mess
After re-watching all of the Legislative Council meetings since December in an attempt to fully understand the situation, one thing stands out: Legislative Affairs Agency (LAA) Executive Director Pam Varni is the problem.
Friday In The Sun (Nov 6)
Walker poised to ax another Parnell guy, Perman and Croft continue to wrestle in West Anchorage, and the South Anchorage races get going. Its Friday in the Sun!!!!!
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.
Bieling Calls For Hawker’s Resignation
Rep. Mike Hawker’s primary opponent Ross Bieling has called for his resignation. The call comes in response to emails being made public showing collaberation between Hawker and developer Mark Pfeffer to close a $44 million deal to renovate the Anchorage Legislative Information Office.
Records Show Pfeffer Gave Heavily to LIO Decision Makers
State records show developer Mark Pfeffe donated heavily to elected decision makers while pursuing a deal to renovate the Legislative Information Office.
Beiling Challenges Hawker In GOP Primary
Friday morning on the Rick Rydell radio show former Florida congressional candidate Ross Beiling announced he was challenging Mike Hawker in the Republican primary for state house district 28.
Friday in the Sun (Sept 18)
Tid bits we’re hearing from around our little political world