Black Republican candidates Marilyn Stewart, Ceezar Martinson, Marcus Sanders, and Stanley Wright are all running for the Alaska House of Representatives in Democratic-leaning districts.
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Walker, Begich supporters eye withdrawal deadline
It’s nearly unprecedented for conservative and Republican candidates to share less of the vote than former Gov. Sean Parnell had four years ago.
Senate seeks to revive Juneau Access and Knik Arm projects through capital budget
The Senate’s capital budget also doesn’t include Medicaid funding that state officials say is needed by next week to pay health care providers.
Senate passes its version of state budget after charged debate
The vote came after the Senate defeated 24 proposed amendments, including one that would have raised permanent fund dividends to the full amount.
Senate passes spending limit bill after Democrats walk out in protest
The bill says the state should limit the portion of state spending on state agencies that the Legislature directly controls each year to $4.1 billion starting next year.
Senate votes to let car insurers base renewal rates on credit histories
In 2003, the state allowed insurers to start using these records for new applicants. But they still couldn’t use them for people who are renewing policies.