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After blocking contribution limits, most conservatives lag in fundraising

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
This year’s election cycle will be the second where candidates can raise unlimited amounts of money from individual contributions after a federal judge struck down limits.
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Breaking down Ballot Measure 2

Elections Holly Todd -
Voter freedom is once again on the ballot.
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For moderate Republicans running for Alaska’s Legislature, party takes a backseat to policy

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
The 2020 election saw several moderate Republicans in the House and Senate defeated in semi-closed partisan primaries, mainly because they resisted Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s scorched-earth approach to budgeting and governance.
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Incompetence in the Dunleavy administration, former Rep. Tom McKay edition

News Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy tried to reward Anchorage Rep. Tom McKay, one of his political allies, with a state job that would give him a fatter paycheck.
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Alaska GOP House Speaker Tilton on killing election reform bill: It ‘would have leaned the election towards Mary Peltola’

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
An election reform bill that sought to make it easier for Alaskans living in rural and remote communities to have their votes counted died in the legislative session’s final hours at the hands of House Republicans.
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Mayor LaFrance endorses three House candidates: A Republican, a Democrat and an independent

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued an endorsement today backing a bipartisan group of legislators in their races for the Alaska State House.
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Anchorage finds a new purpose for Bronson-era boondoggle

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
A $2.39 million tent structure bought in former Mayor Dave Bronson’s early days as Anchorage’s mayor as a quick-fix shelter but was never used will finally have a purpose.
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Grier Hopkins cements lead in race for Fairbanks Borough mayor

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
A Hopkins will again be in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor’s office.
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Dunleavy spent $9,640 in state funds on partisan political ads spreading half-truths

Elections Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has spent $9,640 of state money on partisan political ads, many of which referred to “petitions'“ on education reform and parental rights.
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Alaska records show no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting or registration

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and in-state Republicans, have falsely claimed that noncitizens are voting in large numbers.
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