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As Alaska’s U.S. Senate campaign heats up, super PACs boost out-of-state candidates

The groups appear to be trying to “dilute the vote” for the leading GOP and Democratic hopefuls, one strategist says.
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First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature

The Alaska Legislature ended the first week of its third special session on the proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline with no action.
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Current Cartoons: Third time’s the charm?

A third special session has begun, but lawmakers say time is running out for Gov. Mike Dunleavy to secure agreement on tax incentives aimed at advancing the Alaska LNG project.
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Current Cartoons: Bycatch, big money and Alaska’s Senate race

Bycatch has emerged as one of the defining issues in Alaska's U.S. Senate race, putting candidates' records, fisheries policy and campaign contributions under a new spotlight. Commentary and illustration by Holly Todd.
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Where We’re Anchored: July

Growing up, my mom would save me the newspaper before she recycled it so I could look at Kim Casali’s “Love Is…” comic, and when I moved to college she’d cut them out and mail them to me. 
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Legislators call on Alaska election officials to reverse voter purge that hit new citizens

Despite concerns about "old data," the state pushed ahead with the unprecedented purge that seems to have targeted new citizens.
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Candy to consultants. Alaska’s campaign finance reports drill down to sweets, but obscure the big ad buys

On one end of the spectrum, reports drill down into the minutiae of campaign expenses, like spending on candy, while others opt for a more vague approach.
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As winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gas

After a cold spring, they’re planning for a worst-case scenario next winter and doing their best to avoid it.
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Alaska lawmakers demand answers on state voter purge that disqualified citizens

The purge comes as the Division of Elections is already being accused of bending or ignoring the law to favor Republicans.
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Juneau Flood Solutions Advocates Meet in Preparation for August Flood

“If you've been here a while, this is our annual family reunion."
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