Alaska’s revenue forecast, to be updated this week, relies on oil futures markets that are at their lowest point this year.
Government
Wasilla Rep. Eastman’s trial delves into Oath Keeper ideology
The case that has implications not just for Eastman and his constituents but also the limits of the First Amendment right to associate with anti-government groups.
Alaska’s new lieutenant governor says she’s ready to head state elections
Dahlstrom said she’s committed to upholding the policies of the election system set in law. But she expressed reservations about the ranked choice system.
Alaska lawmaker can’t block public from social accounts based on their views, judge rules
An Anchorage judge says Sen. Reinbold acted as an official maintaining a ‘limited’ public forum when she blocked an Eagle River woman, but doesn’t resolve why.
Alaska elections chief, never one for drama, makes an orderly exit after a big year
After 32 years of state service, Gail Fenumiai has left her post as director of the Division of Elections.
Eastman trial to advance, focus on whether Oath Keepers advocate concrete overthrow of government
A trial on whether Wasilla Republican Rep. David Eastman is eligible for state office is set to begin on Monday.
Sitka to investigate whether city land can be opened up to ease housing crunch
Sitka’s planning director said a large section of city-owned land behind Sitka High School is at the top of the list.
Alaska routinely doesn’t budget enough for wildfire response, study finds
The state routinely underfunds wildfire costs up front, only to pay them off later.
Judge hears arguments on whether to dismiss Eastman eligibility lawsuit
Rep. David Eastman’s eligibility has been challenged under the disloyalty clause of the Alaska Constitution.
Alaska tribes join with Lower 48 allies to seek protections from impacts of Canadian mines
The tribes are seeking protective action under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, the framework for resolving disputes over shared waters.