Many Sealaska shareholders have condemned the board’s endorsement and donation as political favoritism and improper use of shareholder funds.
State Government
Updated: Lt. Gov. Mallott resigns after ‘inappropriate comments’
Valerie Nurr’araaluk Davidson was sworn into the office during a private ceremony in Gov. Bill Walker’s Anchorage office this afternoon.
Gubernatorial campaigns present their ideas on how to improve Alaska rural public safety
Public safety has been voted the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta’s top issue by delegates attending the Association of Village Council Presidents’ annual convention. After the convention adjourned last Thursday, Alaska’s three gubernatorial campaigns presented their solutions on the topic
Stand for Salmon and Stand for Alaska debate Ballot Measure 1
Stand for Salmon, says state regulations to protect fish habitat are inadequate. An opposition group, Stand for Alaska, though, argues the measure would hurt more than it would help.
Anchorage airport looks at building a new cargo handling center
Managers of the Anchorage airport are looking into construction of a big new warehouse to help boost the volume of air cargo shipped through the city.
Alaska law says lobbyists can’t raise cash for candidates. But lobbyists are still sending invites to fundraisers.
Some of Alaska’s most prominent lobbyists are boosting the fundraising efforts of political candidates, prompting questions about whether they’re breaking a state law that’s designed to limit lobbyists’ influence over the legislative process.
Legislative candidates tackle state budget, voter turnout at forum
Six local candidates for state office met Tuesday night at the Juneau League of Women Voters Legislative Candidate Forum to discuss fiscal and social issues facing Juneau, Southeast and Alaska.
Watch live: Juneau candidates forum for state House & Senate
Learn where the Juneau-area legislative candidates stand on the issues
Poll shows challenger closing in on Rep. Young
A new poll shows challenger Alyse Galvin is within 4 percentage points of Alaska’s lone U.S. House member.
Board of Game tackles Southeast hunting changes at January meeting in Petersburg
State managers, Southeast residents, hunters, companies and municipalities have submitted 53 proposed changes; 16 of those would make changes region-wide.