Anchorage Republican Sen. Natasha von Imhof said Alaskans deserve answers about Rodell’s sudden removal.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board votes to remove Angela Rodell from top post
Rodell had served in the position since 2015. It grew from $51 billion to $81 billion during her tenure.
Lt. Gov. Meyer defends handling of Alaska’s last election, as he and governor weigh the next one
Dunleavy could take heat from supporters regardless of what he decides. Meyer is at the center of criticism from conservative voters in places like the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, who are unhappy with how last year’s election was conducted.
Gov. Dunleavy holds holiday open house in Juneau after missing last year’s due to the pandemic
Because organizers weren’t sure how many people would be here, there were only 11,000 cookies. Usually there would be roughly 15,000.
Alaska ferries add January sailings after lawmakers scramble to plan travel ahead of session
Some lawmakers were scrambling to make travel plans when they found out the Matanuska would not be back in service before the new year as planned.
New report could guide how Alaska spends $1.5B in federal funding for broadband
A new task force report could help the state decide how to spend $1.5 billion for broadband from the federal infrastructure law.
Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid to challenge Gov. Dunleavy on conservative grounds
In an announcement posted on social media on Monday, Kurka criticized Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.
Bill would draw school funds from permanent fund earnings, along with PFD
Half of the money that doesn’t go to dividends would pay for state education funding.
Tensions over PFD fuel talks of a new constitutional convention. Alaskans will vote on whether that time has come.
Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate from the 1955 Alaska Constitutional Convention, has said now is not the time for another one.
Alaska Supreme Court explains ruling on governor’s appointees
Justice Peter Maassen wrote that the record from Alaska’s constitutional convention showed the importance the delegates placed on holding a joint session for votes on the governor’s appointments.