Sniffen had filled the position in an acting capacity since former Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigned in August.
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media
Proposal would allow Alaska lawmakers to vote remotely this session
The new system would allow lawmakers to vote from the regional legislative information offices, or from their homes if they are quarantined or isolated.
Despite warnings of violence, no one showed up to protest at Alaska’s Capitol, armed or otherwise
It was a quiet day outside of the Capitol, where it rained through most of the afternoon. It also was quiet inside the Capitol, where lawmakers were meeting in small groups as they attempted to form majority caucuses in both chambers.
Gov. Dunleavy issues fourth COVID-19 disaster declaration for Alaska
While some lawmakers have expressed concern that the governor has issued multiple declarations without the Legislature meeting, no one has sued to try to block them.
Judge rules against effort to remove some Dunleavy appointees
The Legislative Council filed a lawsuit on Dec. 23 seeking to remove appointees made since April 2019 to positions that require the Legislature’s approval.
For the fourth year in a row, Alaska’s population declined
Alaska’s population dropped by nearly 4,000 people — or 0.5%– last year, according to estimates released from the state.
Alaska lawmakers react to news of violence at the U.S. Capitol
Sen. Gary Stevens says he’s become more patriotic as he’s become older, but questioned what has gone wrong in the country that led to Wednesday’s events.
Legislature to require masks, bar reporters from floor sessions
The policies could be changed once the newly elected Legislature convenes Jan. 19.
With Alaska legislative session a month away, it’s still unclear who will control the House and Senate
Major differences among Republicans mean Alaskans still don’t know who will be in the majorities in both the House and the Senate.
Rep. Lance Pruitt violated campaign finance laws, commission staff finds
The Alaska Public Offices Commission will decide what, if any, penalty Pruitt will have to pay. The maximum fine for the violations $1,022,250.