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Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The governor said he views “education as the cornerstone to any society.”

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 7:00 am

Nov 07 2019

Juneau Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally addresses those who attended his installation ceremony March 29, 2019 at the Dimond Courthouse. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

Judge rules funding schools a year ahead is valid, dealing defeat to Dunleavy

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Juneau, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Juneau Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally ruled that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the commissioners of education and administration “violated their duty to faithfully execute the law” by not executing the appropriation.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 7, 2019 6:46 pm

Nov 07 2019

Dunleavy administration seeks $500,000 contract for outside law firm to help with union lawsuits

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Economy, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The state posted a request for proposals for a law firm that has experience arguing cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 7, 2019 4:06 pm

Nov 06 2019

Recall Dunleavy volunteers Frankie Urquhart, left, Jessie Chapman and Pat Chapman gather signatures on Aug. 1 in downtown Ketchikan for a petition to remove Gov. Mike Dunleavy from office. (Photo by Elizabeth Gabriel/KRBD)

Alaska courts must choose between a liberal or strict interpretation of recall law

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

National recall expert Joshua Spivak says the case highlights Alaska’s unusual law.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 6, 2019 5:30 pm

Nov 05 2019

Group files lawsuit over rejection of Dunleavy recall

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Recall Dunleavy filed the lawsuit in Anchorage Superior Court on Tuesday against the Division of Elections and its director, Gail Fenumiai.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 5, 2019 1:23 pm

Nov 04 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy addresses the 2019 Alaska Federation of Natives convention at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks on Oct. 17, 2019.

Top Alaska elections official rejects Dunleavy recall

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

In a statement, a lawyer for the Recall Dunleavy campaign says they plan to challenge the decision in the courts.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 4, 2019 2:46 pm

Nov 04 2019

Alaska Pioneer Homes residents sue Dunleavy, state over rate increase

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Aging, Crime & Courts, Health, Interior, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Three Alaska Pioneer Homes residents are suing Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the state, seeking to block a sudden rate increase that would more than double the cost of staying at the homes.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 4, 2019 2:44 pm

Nov 02 2019

Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Revak for open Senate seat

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

Republican Josh Revak was sworn into his Senate position on Saturday.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 2, 2019 3:37 pm

Oct 31 2019

Voters cast ballots in the Aug. 21, 2018, primary election at Glacier Valley Baptist Church in Juneau.

Judge rejects state request to stop signature gathering for elections initiative

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The attorney general’s office plans to file an appeal of Lamoureux’s ruling on the initiative soon, according to a Department of Law spokesperson.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 31, 2019 6:43 pm

Oct 31 2019

Lawyer for Legislature sees constitutional problems with Department of Law proposal

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

A lawyer for the Alaska Legislature says a proposal to allow the state Department of Law to represent the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general against ethics complaints may violate provisions of the Alaska Constitution and state law.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 31, 2019 6:33 pm

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Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

Judge rules funding schools a year ahead is valid, dealing defeat to Dunleavy

Dunleavy administration seeks $500,000 contract for outside law firm to help with union lawsuits

Alaska courts must choose between a liberal or strict interpretation of recall law

Group files lawsuit over rejection of Dunleavy recall

Top Alaska elections official rejects Dunleavy recall

Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Revak for open Senate seat

Judge rejects state request to stop signature gathering for elections initiative

Lawyer for Legislature sees constitutional problems with Department of Law proposal

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