Matt Shuckerow is leaving his position as Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s press secretary. He’s the fourth prominent departure from the governor’s office in just over two months.
Politics
Court blocks Dunleavy union rule change. For now.
An Alaska Superior Court judge has temporarily blocked Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration from implementing a new rule affecting the state’s public sector union.
Alaska attorney general says Alaska Hire violates state, federal constitutions
Alaska Attorney General Clarkson wrote in a memo that a provision of state law requiring some private employers to hire Alaskans violates both the state and federal constitutions.
Dunleavy picks top deputy, former oil industry lobbyist to chair state oil watchdog
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has named Jeremy Price, a former employee and lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute, to a seat on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Juneau ballot propositions earn mixed support from voters
Juneau voters appeared to approve one ballot proposition and reject another in Juneau’s municipal election Tuesday. A third proposition was too close to call.
In mostly uncontested election, Juneau Assembly takes shape
The only competitive race was in District 1, which had two open seats. Greg Smith appeared to receive more votes than Alicia Hughes-Skandijs and would serve a three-year term.
Sorensen, Mackey lead the way in Juneau School Board race
Retired elementary school teacher Deedie Sorensen earned the most votes overall on Tuesday, while 187 votes separated Emil Robert Mackey III and Martin Stepetin Sr. in a tight race for second.
Dunleavy wants Alaska lawmakers to approve additional PFDs this fall. Here’s why that’s unlikely.
When it comes to how much money should be set aside for PFDs each year, Alaska state lawmakers are still divided. And many of them have sharply different views than Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s.
Alaska US senators split on diverting military spending to border wall
Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of 11 Republicans who voted Wednesday to stop President Donald Trump from redirecting military funds to build a border wall.
YK Delta tribal consortium withdraws support for Donlin Gold mine
Delegates at the Association of Village Council Presidents’ annual convention overwhelmingly voted to withdraw a 2006 resolution supporting the Donlin Gold mine, then passed a separate resolution that opposes it.