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Politics
Voting begins in Juneau municipal elections
All 13 polling precincts are open as voters cast ballots in the Juneau municipal elections. Voters with questions of where to vote can call 1-888-383-8683 before polls close at 8 p.m.
How Juneau Assembly candidates are doing — by the numbers
Filings a week before the Oct. 3 local election show who’s supporting which candidates. It also shows how much they’ve spent and how much cash remains on hand.
Next election may delay plan to fund state government
Candidates have been announcing plans for governor, lieutenant governor and the Legislature since July. And they’re taking positions that could make a budget deal more difficult.
Enviros sound the alarm on ANWR
Sen. Lisa Murkowski chairs the energy committee. Opening the refuge to drilling is a top priority for her, as it’s been for Alaska’s congressional delegation for 40 years.
Walker pitches 1.5 percent income tax with a limit
Administration officials have a mouthful of a name for it: the “capped hybrid head tax.” It’s a flat 1.5 percent of wages and self-employment income, with a maximum of twice the value of that year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend.
Should independents be able to run in a Democratic primary?
Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg heard oral arguments in a lawsuit on the issue. He said he’ll try to reach a decision as quickly as he can.
Alaska DOT is cruising Juneau for offending campaign signs
State transportation crews are removing political campaign signs along state rights-of-way. Alaska law largely forbids signs anywhere visible from the roadway.
Budget glitch could leave ferries without funding
The Alaska Marine Highway System could shut down this spring. And one Southeast senator said it’s an intentional attempt to damage the ferries.
New ethics complaint filed over Homer recall election
A new ethics complaint has been filed in relation to Homer’s recent recall election. Three Homer City Council members were up for recall in June, but all three retained their seats. The complaint argues that the council members should have recused themselves from certifying the election results.