While a number of economists have pushed Alaska lawmakers to bring revenues in line with spending over the past few years, many now agree that setting aside normal fiscal discipline during the pandemic is justified.
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Former Gov. Parnell, former US Sen. Begich to lead team aiming to stabilize Alaska’s economy
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the team will recommend decisive policies to protect jobs, families and the economy.
Opponents of citizens initiative to boost oil taxes have formed a bipartisan coalition
The group, OneAlaska, does not appear to include any oil industry leaders, though several of its members work for companies or organizations with ties to the industry.
Mark Begich, frustrated by rural Alaska’s exorbitant prices, is opening a grocery store in Utqiaġvik
Begich says his company, Stuaqpak Inc., will offer lower prices and better products, and be more accountable to residents than the Canadian corporation that ran the store previously.
Democratic presidential candidates spent 7 hours talking climate change. Alaska was barely mentioned.
In a prime-time presidential climate change forum, Democrats spent seven hours on the issue. But there was no substantive discussion of Alaska, even though the state is one of the most affected by global warming.
New U.S. Senate candidate in Alaska touts credentials as doctor, fisherman, grizzly-slayer
Al Gross, an orthopedic surgeon from Petersburg, announced Tuesday that he’s running as an independent against incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Begich concedes, Dunleavy elected next governor of Alaska
Republican Mike Dunleavy has defeated Democrat Mark Begich in the Alaska governor’s race. Begich conceded Wednesday morning.
Meyer, Call bring different backgrounds as lieutenant governor candidates
Republican candidate Kevin Meyer received some criticism over the weekend for saying in June that all students should know English before they attend school.
Both major candidates for Alaska governor want higher PFDs. What would it cost?
Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy both want higher dividends, but it’s not clear how they intend to pay for them.
Absentee, other ballots could leave Alaska governor’s race undecided Tuesday
Political junkies: close races could be decided by absentee and other ballots counted many days after the election.