Second complaint alleges Defend Alaska’s Elections violated election law
Even the group’s original disclosure–which claimed Sturgeon, Begich and Parnell were its top backers–was wrong, the complaint charges.
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KENDALL: In Alaska, nothing is impossible—sign the recall
A rundown of the legal case for the recall effort.
The Midnight Sun Podcast May 7
It’s a big show this week. On our May 7 episode of Alaska’s most listened to political podcast, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar are joined by Rep. Chuck Kopp to discuss some issues he is working on involving Alaska Railroad right of ways and restitution funds for crime victims. It is a pretty great conversation, and any other week it would be our headliner interview. This week, however, we are also joined by Gov. Bill Walker, his Chief of Staff Scott Kendall, and Revenue Commissioner Randy “Wild Bill” Hoffbeck to discuss the latest developments in what Forrest has termed “The budget standoff presented by Pete Kelly.”
The Midnight Sun Podcast (January 15)
In our January 15 episode, Casey Reynolds and Forrest Dunbar discuss Alaska’s senators voting to begin the process of repealing Obamacare and review many of the bills coming before the legislature this year. We are also joined by Governor Bill Walker’s Chief of Staff Scott Kendall and Communications Director Grace Jang for a discussion of the challenges the governor faces with two years remaining in his term.
Friday in the Sun!!! (January 13)
High times for Mayor Dan, victory for Ashley Reed, and faculty flak for Jim Johnson. It’s Friday in the Sun!
Governor Hires Political Strategist Heckendorn
Governor Bill Walker today announced the hiring of highly successfully local political consultant John-Henry Heckendorn to serve as a Special Assistant to the Governor.
My Call From The Governor’s Office
I have been writing for months that the Governor’s relationship with state legislators has deteriorated to the point that for him to have any hope of having his vision reflected in passed legislation, he needed to make some changes. Big changes. Staff changes.
Friday in the Sun!!! (December 16)
Gillam sucks up to the GOP, Grenn scores big, the Gov looking for new staff. It’s Friday in the Sun!!!!!!
Friday in the Sun!!! (December 9)
Bye Bye Jeff, Leg staff on the move, and Steele back in the game. It’s Friday in the Sun!!!!
Whitaker out, Kendall in as Gov. Walker’s Chief of Staff
Today, Gov. Bill Walker moved his Chief of Staff Jim Whitaker to an advisor role and hired Scott Kendall to replace him.