Rep. Ivy Spohnholz wrote on Twitter that she is home with her family recuperating from a pulmonary embolism.
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Eighteen months after backing Westlake and Fansler, Democrats look toward future
Anchorage Rep. Ivy Spohnholz said the Democratic party will more closely scrutinize candidates’ past conduct in the future.
As staffers break silence, a #MeToo moment for Alaska’s Capitol
In the weeks since the state legislature convened, there’s been a workplace training, proposed changes to the legislature’s sexual harassment policy and allegations made against one lawmaker — Bethel Democrat Rep. Zach Fansler — who has now resigned.
Number of House members calling for Fansler resignation grows
The House majority caucus meets Monday evening and could remove representative, accused of assault, from the caucus and his committee assignments.
Women’s March organizer outlines Saturday event
This year’s theme is “Positively Powerful!” and speakers have been encouraged to make calls to action.
Why prison drug treatment programs in Alaska ramped down at ‘exactly the wrong time’
State corrections officials closed or moved drug treatment programs it offered because of contracting issues just as lighter sentencing rules took effect that were supposed to be paired with more treatment.
Alaska House rejects repeal of controversial criminal justice law
An amendment would have repealed most of the law that lowered jail terms for many crimes.
House passes bill intended to curb opioid overdose deaths
House Bill 159 would cut the number of days’ supply of opioid pills in a single prescription.
Transgender pick for anti-discrimination commission alleges discrimination
Drew Phoenix has served on the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights since February. He’s a transgender man and the only appointee of Gov. Bill Walker to be voted down.
Eastman becomes first Alaska state representative to be censured
The House voted 25 to 14 to condemn Eastman for saying some women – including those who live in villages — are glad to become pregnant so they can receive Medicaid-funded travel to have abortions.