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Senate Republicans reject Walker’s Senate pick, Kowalke
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche said the rejection was based on Walker not following the traditional process.
Republican senators request local party suggestion to fill vacancy
They said in a letter to Walker that it would unfair to either confirm or reject Walker’s appointment of Randall Kowalke to replace Dunleavy.
Walker picks Mat-Su Assembly member Kowalke for state Senate
A majority of the 13 Republicans in the Senate must vote to support Kowalke before he can be seated.
Latest oil tax credit bill off to a rough start in state House
New bill would up minimum tax rate on oil companies, cut state credits for operating losses.
Low-turnout primary could lead to five House incumbents losing
Three Republican incumbents and two Democrats who caucused with the Republicans trailed their opponents in a primary that drew only 15 percent of voters
Legislative openings entice big spending on primaries
The races to replace Anchorage Republican Lesil McGuire and Democrat Johnny Ellis in the Senate have drawn the most spending this year.
Ahead of primary, House ‘Musk Ox’ incumbents counter bipartisan chatter
Primary challengers say it’s important for majority-caucus Republicans to maintain party discipline, but some lawmakers say focusing on constituents’ needs can conflict with the party line.