Edgmon said he’s hopeful the Legislature will reach a fiscal solution that is both balanced in terms of serving vulnerable populations and sustainable into the future.
Politics
Centennial Hall to host annual legislative reception
The 32nd annual Legislative Welcome Reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall. The event is free and The Prospector Hotel will provide food.
Trump fires back after polls show his favorability ratings in the basement
Two new polls show only around 4-in-10 Americans view Donald Trump favorably. The president-elect responded by blasting polls as “phony” and “rigged.”
Trump Pressures Congress To Replace Obamacare Quickly
President-elect Donald Trump told The Washington Post he’s close to unveiling a health care plan he expects Congress to pass soon. But GOP lawmakers are in no hurry to replace the Affordable Care Act.
Website Goes Down At Office Of Government Ethics Amid Political Storm
The director of the Office of Government Ethics has been outspoken in calling for President-elect Donald Trump to divest from his businesses. Now, congressional Republicans want him to testify.
Finance committee weakens school district funding request, sends to next step
The Juneau Assembly could give the Juneau School District about $250,000 extra to pay for facilities maintenance. It’s a fraction of what the district asked for.
Southeast land exchange bill reintroduced in Congress
Alaska’s Congressional Delegation has reintroduced a bill that would trade federal land for land owned by Alaska Mental Health Trust – including Ketchikan’s Deer Mountain.
With His Choice Of Inauguration Prayer Leaders, Trump Shows His Values
The clergy speaking at Donald Trump’s inauguration have mostly non-mainstream theological or political positions. No Muslim or mainline Protestant will speak, but the prosperity gospel will be heard.
White Nationalists’ Enthusiasm For Trump Cools
White nationalists were early, enthusiastic supporters of Donald Trump in the election. But the so-called alt-right has splintered since Election Day and now looks less potent than it once appeared.
Trump team: Top adviser talked with Russian ambassador before U.S. hacking response
Critics have long raised concerns about Gen. Michael Flynn’s relationship with Moscow. The nominee for national security adviser was in regular contact in December with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S.