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Nov 13 2019

Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Oceans, Politics, Southwest, State Government, Wildlife

Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is coming to the aid of an oil company’s plans to search for oil in Cook Inlet, in the face of a lawsuit filed by environmental organizations.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 13, 2019 4:30 pm

Nov 13 2019

Murdoch-funded group gives major boost to initiative to overhaul Alaska’s elections

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | Politics, State Government

An organization funded by Rupert Murdoch’s left-leaning daughter-in-law has donated more than a half-million dollars to a campaign to overhaul Alaska’s election laws.

By Nat Herz, Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 1:50 pm

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 13 2019

Watch: US House hearings on Trump impeachment inquiry

By KTOO News Department | Federal Government, Nation & World, Politics

The U.S. House of Representatives held open hearings Wednesday in its impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

By KTOO News Department | November 13, 2019 12:01 am

Nov 12 2019

Anchorage Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

By Associated Press | Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Jamie Donley, Melvin Gillis and Forrest McDonald are vying for the seat vacated by Republican Josh Revak. He was confirmed to the Senate seat that was held by Republican Chris Birch, who died in August.

By Associated Press | November 12, 2019 2:33 pm

Nov 12 2019

Todd Palin and Sarah Palin at the 2010 Time 100 Gala.

Palin says she learned of divorce plans from husband’s attorney

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | Politics

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she and husband Todd Palin are going through counseling, and their marriage isn’t “over, over.”

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | November 12, 2019 1:30 pm

Nov 12 2019

Story, Hannan announce reelection bids for Alaska House

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Politics, Southeast, State Government

Juneau Reps. Andi Story and Sara Hannan, both Democrats, won their seats a year ago and are part of the bipartisan House Majority Coalition.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 12, 2019 12:45 pm

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

An above-ground section of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System near the Toolik Lake Research Station in the North Slope Borough. (Photo by Rashah McChesney/Alaska's Energy Desk)

Opponents of citizens initiative to boost oil taxes have formed a bipartisan coalition

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Politics, State Government

The group, OneAlaska, does not appear to include any oil industry leaders, though several of its members work for companies or organizations with ties to the industry.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | November 7, 2019 2:10 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

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Dunleavy administration wants to join court case in defense of Hilcorp’s search for Cook Inlet oil

Murdoch-funded group gives major boost to initiative to overhaul Alaska’s elections

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

Watch: US House hearings on Trump impeachment inquiry

Anchorage Republicans advance 3 nominees for open Alaska House seat

Palin says she learned of divorce plans from husband’s attorney

Story, Hannan announce reelection bids for Alaska House

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

Opponents of citizens initiative to boost oil taxes have formed a bipartisan coalition

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

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