Opponents of wastewater discharge bill pass on referendum
When voters head to the polls next year, they could be faced with questions on oil taxes, the minimum wage, and the use of recreational marijuana. But one thing that won’t be on the ballot is a referendum on a controversial bill concerning cruise ship waste.
Signature collection starts for oil tax referendum
With the signature booklets hot off the printers, opponents of a controversial tax cut for oil companies should be able to start gathering support for their referendum Tuesday.
Alaska Supreme Court clarifies redistricting decision
Alaska’s highest court says the first step in the redistricting process is to draw political boundaries based on state constitutional requirements.
Walker plans to continue TV show during run for governor
Bill Walker plans to continue his weekly TV show while running for governor.
Former legislators Davis, Croft handily win Anchorage School Board seats
There were two Anchorage School Board seats on Tuesday’s municipal election ballot, and former state lawmakers Bettye Davis and Eric Croft won both of them.
Write-in Moe energizes Anchorage Assembly election
It was hit and miss for Assembly Candidates backed by conservative Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan in Tuesday’s Municipal Elections.
Begich picks up early 2014 endorsement from AFL-CIO
The Alaska AFL-CIO endorsed the Democrat this week, more than a year and a half before voters go to the polls.
Alaska casts its Electoral College votes
Alaska joined with the rest of the nation yesterday (Monday) to cast its Electoral College ballots for U.S. President and Vice President.
Recount gives Kreiss-Tomkins 32 vote victory in House District 34
Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has won a Southeast Alaska state House seat after a recount.
French finally wins SD J
An important Senate seat in Anchorage will remain with the Democrats.
The recount for Senate District J shows Sen. Hollis French 59 votes ahead of … more
