Three Republican incumbents and two Democrats who caucused with the Republicans trailed their opponents in a primary that drew only 15 percent of voters
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Ellis, Huggins and 2 other state senators won’t seek re-election
Democrats Tom Begich and Ed Wesley are running to succeed Ellis. Republicans Wasilla Rep. Lynn Gattis and David Wilson are running for Huggins’ Senate seat.
Chugiak Sen. Stoltze won’t run for reelection
Sen. Bill Stoltze announced on the Senate floor Wednesday he will not seek re-election.
Legislature tries again to let voters choose state AG
The proposal faces a high legislative hurdle, but it has moved through three committees and is pending in Senate Rules. Both sides — pro and con — say they want to keep politics out of the AG’s office.
Walker signs bill repealing film tax credits
Alaska’s film tax credit program has gone from comatose to dead. Gov. Bill Walker signed a bill ending the subsidies on Monday.
Alaska film tax credit draws spirited debate as lawmakers tackle subsidies
The state Senate voted to dismantle the program, even as other tax credits are being considered.
Alaska Senate passes bill to end daylight saving time
The Alaska State Senate has passed a bill that would eliminate daylight saving time.
Filmmakers fear industry stagnation with Sen. Stoltze’s tax repeal
Alaska’s film and television producers fear an attempt to repeal the 7-year-old tax credit system will stifle their growing industry.
Egan aims to protect Juneau during budget crunch
Like most lawmakers, Juneau Sen. Dennis Egan expects Alaska’s multibillion dollar deficit to be the top issue during the upcoming legislative session.
Update: Chugiak lawmaker proposes legislature move
Sen.-elect Stoltze isn’t proposing a full-on capital move. Instead, he’s calling for legislative sessions to be held in Anchorage.