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Far-right Alaska Right to Life director among applicants for Mat-Su school board

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The director of Alaska Right to Life, who is a political ally and friend of extreme-right Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman, is among the applicants to fill a vacancy on the Mat-Su Borough School Board. Patrick Martin is one of...
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Alaska House ethics panel dismisses complaints against Eastman, Kurka

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Ethics complaints against legislators are normally confidential until resolved, but because both Eastman and Kurka waived their right to confidentiality, it gave us an unusual window into the deliberations.
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Decision in anti-ranked choice voting campaign’s church scheme pushed to next year

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Citing “unusual circumstances,” the Commission has given itself until Jan. 5, 2024, to decide on three complaints it heard at a Nov. 16 meeting.
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Dunleavy administration finds another way to force ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill on Alaska schools

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Attorney General Treg Taylor has a fresh new reinterpretation of state law that conveniently aligns with the right-wing political agenda.
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Anti-ranked choice voting campaigners rail against regulators at hearing: ‘What’s the point of you guys?!’

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The staff report recommends more than $100,000 in possible fines, but the final decision will rest with the commissioners.
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Alaska Republican Lt. Gov. Dahlstrom joins race against US Rep. Peltola

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Dahlstrom is the second high-profile Republican hoping to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
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Anti-ranked choice voting group’s church scheme set to go before campaign finance regulators

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The total fines recommended by the staff report are north of $100,000, more than Alaskans for Honest Elections has raised throughout its lifetime.
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Dunleavy ‘very likely’ violated the law while pursuing anti-union case, auditor finds  

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According to the audit, the administration spent $315,034 from the “Civil Division Except Contracts Relating to Interpretation of Janus v AFSCME” budget on cases related to Janus.
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Gov. Dunleavy appoints Republican to House seat formerly held by independent

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced today he has appointed Republican Thomas Baker to represent House District 40 for the remainder of former Rep. Josiah Patkotak's term. Patkotak resigned from his position in the Legislature after winning his race for...
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How will marijuana tax changes affect prices at Alaska dispensaries? It depends

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The Alaska marijuana industry’s push to update the state’s tax structure is gaining momentum, with most expecting a change to clear the Alaska Legislature next year. But just what a tax change will mean for prices at the dispensary...
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