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Tribes say Biden administration failed to consult on grant to graphite mine

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Several leaders from the tribal governments have previously voiced concerns about the proposed graphite mine, which would sit next to an estuary that supports salmon and other species that residents of the region depend on for subsistence.
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Anti-ranked choice voting campaign gets hit with nearly $100,000 in fines over church scheme

Politics Matt Acuña Buxton -
Conservative activist and lead organizer Art Mathias is personally responsible for $46,237.50 of the fine.
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LaFrance notches 4 more labor group endorsements

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton -
The list of organized labor groups backing former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance's bid for mayor continues to grow.
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Alaska Legislature authorizes lawsuit against Dunleavy over anti-union spending

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Several legislators argued it was critical for the Legislature to defend its authority over the budget.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s budget proposes flat-funding schools

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
The budget proposes letting $87 million in one-time K12 funding expire.
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Alaska Permanent Fund trustees approve plan to hide CEO reviews from the public

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Under Alaska’s record laws, the performance evaluations of any employee who isn’t part of a union can be considered a public record if its disclosure is in the public interest. That’s what happened with the performance evaluations of Alaska...
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Campaign regulators deny latest bid to regulate anti-ranked choice voting campaign but order it not to disband

State Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has denied a request to expedite the latest complaint against the sprawling campaign backing an initiative to repeal Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting election system, pushing the decision until well after the group...
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At the request of three law firms, state says per-hour statehood defense lawyer fees are secret

News Dermot Cole -
This article was originally published on dermotcole.com. Fairbanks lawyer Kirk Schwalm, named a Superior Court Judge by Gov. Mike Dunleavy on June 16, 2022, was briefly a part of the statehood defense industry earlier that year. But the Dunleavy administration claims...
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Teacher pay report censored by Dunleavy administration published with new title

News Matt Acuña Buxton -
Exactly what deviated has never been explained publicly, but comparing the two versions of the article reveals only a few changes, with a vast majority of the original piece intact.
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Consulting contract with former AG violates state procurement regulations

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The contract says Richards will be paid for seven months, but it only includes $50,000 to pay him, which is $34,000 short. This is not an accident.
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