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This Week in Anchorage Politics: More Painful Cuts to Education

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The big news last week was that the Anchorage School District (ASD) administration continued to dribble information about budget recommendations to the school board and public. During a Tuesday work session, it became clear that upper grade language immersion...
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Anchorage Baptist Temple Gives Platform to Republican Candidates Days Before Election

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On Sunday, tax-exempt mega church The Anchorage Baptist Temple held a “Get Out the Vote Rally” featuring several high-profile Republican candidates.  It was a highly political afternoon for a 501(c)3 church which cannot endorse candidates, make political contributions, urge congregants...
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As in Alaska, GOP governors’ association runs campaign shell group in Michigan

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This story is republished with permission from Dermot Cole and originally appeared on dermotcole.com. In a campaign tactic identical to what it is doing in Alaska, the Republican Governors Association has set up a front group in Michigan to spend money on...
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APD Moves Toward Purchase of Body Cams, but Implementation Remains in Limbo

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After a long wait, the Anchorage Police Department’s (APD) body-worn camera program seems to be taking a small step forward. On Oct. 5, the administration posted a Request For Proposal (RFP) for cameras.  However it is not yet smooth sailing....
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APOC Watch: Donor Disclosure in Limbo and a Sudden Silence from the Republican Governors Association

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APOC Watch is a regular feature from campaign finance expert Paula DeLaiarro. When Alaskans passed Ballot Measure 2 in 2020, they ushered in more than ranked choice voting. They approved new regulations around disclosing the source of political money. Now,...
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Misspelled Extremist Colorado Congresswoman Endorses Palin

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This morning, we were tipped off to an Instagram post by former Alaska Gov. and current candidate for Congress, Sarah Palin (R-ArizonaWasilla) announcing her endorsement from Islamophobic, racist, eschatologist, constitution-hating-religious extremist, unsafe-gun-storer, failed-restauranteur, liar and grifter Congresswoman Lauren Boehbert...
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This week in Anchorage Politics: Early Voting, A New Ballot Initiative, Assembly Kills Bronson’s Proposal

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Voting Underway With Important Issues At Stake Early voting started Oct. 24, with over 30,000 ballots already returned. On the ballot this year are an adequately funded education system and abortion rights.  Anchorage School District (ASD) is facing a $68 million...
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SplitTicket: Peltola Looks Set to Defy Political Gravity

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Mary Peltola’s upset victory in the special election to fill the remainder of longtime GOP Rep. Don Young’s term has many wondering - can she defy political gravity and win a full term? Because of the incumbent’s broad appeal,...
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Is Stanley Wright Working on Homelessness or Not?

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On Friday, Ted Eischeid, Democratic candidate for House District 22, tweeted that his campaign received a cease and desist letter from Republican challenger Stanley Wright's attorneys, stating a campaign door hanger claiming Wright is working on the Municipality of...
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In Keeping with Tradition, Bronson Finds Municipal Job for Political Ally who Failed Confirmation

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Mario Bird, whose confirmation for Municipal Attorney was denied by the Assembly, has been hired by the administration as an assistant attorney with a yearly salary of $114,982.40.  Bird’s installation into the Municipal Attorney's office as an assistant municipal attorney...
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