The panel says Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, violated ethics law by holding constituent events too close to the 2024 state primary.
State Government
Alaska Board of Education takes no action on funding regulation change after public outcry
The Department of Education and Early Development, or DEED, backtracked on its initial recommendation to the board to change the state regulation that defines what counts as local contribution.
Crum defends use of Alaska’s savings for private equity investment as governor orders review
Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum committed $50 million to a private equity fund shortly before leaving office, raising concerns within the Department of Revenue.
Concerns flare in Haines that a road to Juneau would be a ‘road to resources’
A DOT spokesperson said finding ways to partner with industry is an important part of the process, adding that the potential project is not purely a “road to a ferry terminal.”
Alaska lawmakers question use of state savings for $50 million private equity investment
Former Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum committed to investing $50 million in state savings in a private equity fund before he resigned, according to his successor.
Former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson joins 2026 race for governor
Bronson often clashed with the left-leaning Anchorage Assembly over its approach to COVID-19 and homelessness and weathered a number of scandals during his time as mayor.