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.
McAdams: No plans to run at this time
Democrat Scott McAdams says he has no plans at this point to run for office next year.…
Parnell plans to seek re-election as governor in 2014
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell said Friday that he will seek re-election next year. The announcement comes with the 2014 primaries more than a year away.…
Parnell to announce future plans in Fairbanks on Friday
If he chooses to stay in politics, his options include running for a second term as Governor, running against Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Begich, or…
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…
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…
Walker plans to continue TV show during run for governor
Bill Walker plans to continue his weekly TV show while running for governor. …
Redistricting board awaiting high court ruling
The Alaska Redistricting Board intends to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on provisions of the federal…
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…
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…


