Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed three bills to become law this week without his signature, creating two fishing-related laws and one that updates the rules governing accountants in the state.
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Disgraced former Alaska federal judge could be forbidden from practicing law in the state
The Alaska Bar Association’s board of governors is considering whether to recommend the disbarment of former federal judge Joshua Kindred and will vote on the issue next month.
Alaska state senator, key vote on possible budget veto override, gets waiver from U.S. Army
Dunbar, a member of the National Guard, is deployed to Poland on active-duty service but received a federal waiver that will allow him to return to Alaska for legislative work.
Former state legislator wins lawsuit that sought to enforce a clause of the Alaska Constitution
Former state Rep. David Eastman has won his lawsuit against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state of Alaska, successfully challenging the governor’s decision to allow a bill to become law last year.
Alaska governor vetoes another bill, his seventh of this year
Legislators will have an opportunity to call for an override vote on most of those vetoes when they meet Aug. 2 for a special legislative session.
Dunleavy pick for judge-selecting board was unconstitutional, lawsuit alleges
Filed in Anchorage Superior Court, the lawsuit says the governor picked an ineligible person for the Alaska Judicial Council.