When the framers of Alaska’s constitution were debating how the state should pick its judges, the goal was to remove politics from the process as much as possible.
"Ballot Measure 1"
Alaska is down thousands of oil and gas jobs as the pandemic continues to squash demand
Job numbers in the state’s oil and gas industry haven’t been this low for more than 30 years.
Alaska vote count resumes on Tuesday with many races undecided
The Alaska races that remain unresolved include Ballot Measure 2, which would overhaul the state’s election system.
On election night, many Alaska candidates and campaigns expect to start a long wait instead of declaring victory
More than 120,000 ballots will not be counted until next week at the earliest.
Conflicting claims, big money at heart of debate on Alaska’s oil taxes
Supporters say Ballot Measure 1 would fix Alaska’s oil tax law and fill the state’s deficit. But those opposed argue it would lead to less investment in Alaska and jeopardize the state’s economy.
Alaska superior court judge orders state to correct its summary of the oil-tax initiative
Judge William Morse sided with the backers of the initiative and wrote in an 18-page order that the summary provided by Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer was not impartial, as required by state law.
Alaska voters strike down ‘Stand for Salmon’ ballot initiative
Following months of intense debate and millions of dollars in campaign spending, Alaska voters defeated Ballot Measure 1 by a wide margin.
Sen. Murkowski endorses Republican Mike Dunleavy for governor
Sen. Murkowski says that Dunleavy’s stance on Ballot Measure 1, a controversial salmon habitat ballot measure, was a big factor in her support.
Watch Monday’s Ballot Measure 1 forum
Hear an opponent and supporter of Ballot Measure 1 discuss it with reporters for CoastAlaska and the Juneau Empire.
State leaders say salmon initiative would cost time and money if it passes
Initiative supporters say it would actually lower costs for the state.