Dunleavy also agreed to ensure that all of his staff have taken ethics training and to publish the three-page settlement on his website.
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Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigns
In text messages, Clarkson asked a junior state employee to come to his house at least 18 times, often using a kiss emoji and commenting on the woman’s beauty.
Lawsuit says Alaska’s idea to send vote by mail requests to seniors is unconstitutional
A lawsuit over the state’s decision to automatically send absentee ballot applications only to those 65 and older is headed to federal court. The lawsuit alleges that the action unconstitutionally discriminates against younger voters. Anchorage lawyer Scott Kendall filed the lawsuit on behalf of several plaintiffs. “Our lawsuit’s very simple: You want to help people…
Campaign to recall GOP Gov. Dunleavy can go on the ballot, Alaska Supreme Court rules
The Alaska Supreme Court says that the recall campaign against Gov. Mike Dunleavy has a legally valid basis and can appear on the ballot.
Audit finds problems after state denies access to oil tax records
The legislative auditor ran into several problems when she was conducting the audit: The state denied her and her team access to financial records for oil and gas taxes and the former revenue commissioner wouldn’t sign off on the accuracy of department records.
Amid pandemic, Alaska courts order no jail for most misdemeanors and new pathway for bail
Police around Alaska are under temporary, coronavirus-related orders to not jail anyone on misdemeanor charges except for domestic violence or stalking.