Alaska Supreme Court finds Anchorage senate pairings are an unconstitutional gerrymander (MNS) Remembering Rep. Don Young of Alaska (WaPo) When the Oil Spilled (KBBI) Crews work to contain fuel spill after tugboat runs aground north of Sitka (AKPM) Array of Alaskans ponder runs for Congress in ‘absolute jungle’ of elections to replace U.S. Rep. Don … Continue reading 062 – Season of Rage

After Young’s death, Alaska’s political world braces for a sea change and an elections marathon (ADN) Alaska Rep. Don Young to lie in state at US Capitol (AP) Alaska Supreme Court considers greater scrutiny on redistricting (MNS) Alaska lawmakers investigating firing of Permanent Fund director prepare subpoenas seeking officials’ testimony (ADN) Bill limiting COVID-19 vaccine … Continue reading 061 – Congressional Races & Redistricting Cases

Education committee considers bill banning transgender girls from female sports in Alaska Coaches, officials and athletes denounce proposed ban on transgender students playing girls’ school sports Hearing held for restrictive transgender sports bill Iowa becomes 11th state to enact a transgender sports law Coming Out: How to cross a desert and coming out as myself … Continue reading 060 – Trans-Alaska Sportsline

Alaska’s Constitution A Citizen’s Guide Alaska’s Constitutional Convention Ukraine nuclear power plant attack: scientists assess the risks Copper Valley Electric Association is considering a nuclear power plant Pitney talks nuclear energy, minerals, and drone education programs during Southeast Conference With commission’s order, Alaska candidates can receive unlimited campaign funds Permanent Fund to hold Russian assets … Continue reading 059 – Fund Earmarks and Rental Car Parks

Ghost of Kyiv – Wikipedia Biden administration moves to review Ambler Road plans ‘This is our time.’ Murkowski calls on legislators to maximize federal infrastructure bill The war in Ukraine isn’t working out the way Russia intended ‘Gut wrenching’: Alaskans with roots in Ukraine grapple with war in their homeland Biden administration to revisit federal … Continue reading 058 – Kyiv Ghosts and Resource Roads

‘So what?’ How arrogance sank the Alaska Redistricting Board’s Republicans Celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovich Day National Republican group sidesteps new disclosure law with $3 million donation in Alaska governor’s race Les Gara picks teacher Jessica Cook as running mate in Alaska governor’s race Anchorage Sen. Natasha von Imhof will not run for reelection or other office … Continue reading 057 – Governor Pairs and Redistricting Errors

Bill aimed at refining state alcohol laws passes Senate Alaska Senate approves alcohol-reform law boosting breweries and distilleries Johnny Ellis, longtime Anchorage state senator, dies at age 61 Watch: 2022 State of the Judiciary Address Dunleavy’s court system vetoes because of abortion funding were illegal, judge says Alaska House committee holds Oath Keepers hearing after … Continue reading 056 – Distillery Hours and Separation of Powers

This past week Matt was still deep in the redistricting trial. Rep. Eastman came under fire for his ties to the Oathkeepers. Several legislators were out with covid exposure. Gov. Dunleavy rang up another big bill in court. And Sarah Palin could be part of a case that ends up reshaping our freedom of speech. … Continue reading 055 – Eastman Noise and Truck Convoys

A recap of the second week of legislative session. Matt is up to his eyeballs in the redistricting trial and we talk about economics, legislative pay and the State of the State address. Even Gov. Dunleavy is tired of the Dunleavy agenda Trial challenging Alaska Redistricting Board underway and it’s unusual ONE YEAR AGO: Sexual … Continue reading 054 – Much Ado and Just Week Two

It’s the start of the legislative session and it was also a big week for court cases ranging from redistricting and ranked choice voting to constitutionally protected freedom of speech. Abridge Too Far Alaska governor unlawfully fired state lawyer critical of Trump Alaska Supreme Court upholds elections ballot measure, state will use ranked-choice voting Trial … Continue reading 053 – Session Starts & Question Marks