Analysts say tension in the Middle East doesn’t impact oil prices the way it used to. But that could change.
Politics
Alaska lawmakers propose new batch of bills ahead of legislative session
The bills include proposals on tribal compact schools, oil and gas taxes, and a constitutional amendment to lower the bar for overriding budget vetoes.
Judge rejects state’s effort to block Dunleavy recall campaign
The ruling allows the Recall Dunleavy campaign to move forward. But opponents are expected to appeal to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Alaska election reform initiative submits more than 41,000 signatures
The ballot measure, organized by the group Alaskans for Better Elections, needed to gather 28,368 signatures to qualify for the 2020 ballot.
Murkowski ‘hesitant’ to support war powers resolution constraining Trump’s Iran actions
Lawmakers are considering a war powers resolution that would require President Trump to get congressional approval for further action on Iran.
Public Defender Agency says Alaska shouldn’t join other states in failing low-income defendants
The agency said it largely agreed with a report from Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration that reviewed the agency.
Murkowski, Sullivan support drone strike that killed Iranian leader
Sen. Dan Sullivan says President Donald Trump’s order was justified. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the attack “eliminated one of the greatest threats to peace in the region.”
State senator calls for REAL ID extension to help rural Alaskans
Sen. Donny Olson, D-Golovin, says that both Gov. Mike Dunleavy and President Donald Trump should ensure the REAL ID mandate is implemented properly, so as not to infringe upon Alaskans’ rights to travel.
Sponsor says elections initiative has enough signatures to be placed on ballot
Several ballot initiatives and village public safety are among the issues likely to draw attention ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Murkowski says she’s not sure how she’ll vote on Trump impeachment case
“I will be asked to say, ‘I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws, so help me God.’ And that is what I’m going to do,” she said.