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Emails Show Palin Scared Hillary Clinton into LGBT Policy Change

Hillary Clinton vehemently opposed the State Department’s 2010 decision to use “parent one and two” instead of “mother and father” on U.S. passport applications, according to a newly released email from her time in office.

Governor Takes To Radio To Explain Reserves Tax Policy Flip

A little over a month earlier Bannock asked the Governor on his show if he would be pursuing a reserves tax as part of his cal for special session this fall. At that time the Governor said he wouldn't. Listen to the audio to hear the Governor's explanation for why he changed his mind.

LGBT Rights Measure Passes: 4 Things You Need To Know

Last night the Anchorage Assembly passed the LGBT rights ordinance, AO-96, by an overwhelming 9-2 margin with Eagle River assembly members Amy Demboski and Bill Starr voting “no.” Here are 4 things you need to know going forward.

John Weddleton Launches Campaign for Assembly

Here is John Weddleton's Campaign Announcement

Von Imhof Annouces Run For Senate Seat L

In her announcement Natasha Von Imhof says: I am excited to announce my candidacy for Alaska State Senate District L.  I have been considering this run for nearly two years and have spent the last year preparing for it in...

Anchorage Assembly Takes Up LGBT Rights Measure Tonight, May Vote Tomorrow

The Anchorage Assembly will take up AO-96, the LGBT rights ordinance, at their meeting tonight.  The meeting starts at 5 PM, however, those attending meetings usually have to sit and wait not knowing when their business will be taken...

Statements From Leaders On Shell Pullout

Here is a list of statements made by elected leaders and those in the industry about Shell's decision to pull out of their off shore oil development in the Chukchi Sea.

Mayor Stays Silent While Vote On LGBT Measure Approaches

Someone should ask how the Mayor plans to proceed after the law’s passage. The scope and depth of his plans should be part of the public record so reasonable people can decide for themselves if they support it.

Friday in the Sun (Sept 25th)

People In The Sun Lance Of Arabia Is Turkey in Arabia? Doesn’t matter, all furan places are fungible. So word is Eastside House Rep. Lance Pruitt is off in far away Turkey this week.  His office says he is part...

McGuire Attacks Fellow Lawmakers On Travel

In response to an ADN article detailing problems in Sen. Lesil McGuire’s office related to the authorization of spending $6500 on staff travel to the National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) in Seattle, McGuire this morning attacked fellow legislators for their spending habits at that same conference.

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