Fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of yesterday’s sixth annual Governor’s Family Picnic, there was already a long line down the sidewalk at Sandy Beach.
State Government
Mallott raises most funds, but Parnell maintains biggest bank account
Democratic candidate for governor Byron Mallott was the top fundraiser this reporting period, but Republican incumbent Sean Parnell maintains the most money going into the general election.
Annual governor’s picnic today
The Governor’s Office is hoping for sunny weather for the sixth annual Governor’s Family Picnic.
Campaign Profile: Dan Sullivan’s “Amazing Credentials”
As a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Dan Sullivan has a bucket of advantages.
Remembering Peter McKay
Retired planner was devoted to rural development, arrived in Alaska after three month rowboat journey
Rep. Chris Tuck fined $14,000 for campaign finance violations
Rep. Chris Tuck, an Anchorage Democrat, acknowledged that he mixed up his campaign contributions with his personal savings and failed to make accurate and timely disclosures.
Judge blocks law limiting Medicaid payments for abortion
A superior court judge has blocked a law restricting Medicaid payments for abortion from going into effect.
Residents protest home demolition, Knik Arm Bridge
More than 50 people gathered in the Government Hill neighborhood to protest the demolition of two homes. The state is clearing the land to make way for the proposed but not yet funded Knik Arm Bridge.
In fight over marijuana, alcohol becomes taboo
While alcohol is usually a fixture of most political fundraisers, there will be no wine or cocktails at events focused on the marijuana initiative.
At Democratic lieutenant governor debate, differences in style over substance
From the very beginning, it was clear that there weren’t going to be fireworks at the lieutenant governor’s debate.