Educator Sara Hannan and union leader Chris Dimond filed for the House District 33 seat, which includes downtown Juneau, Douglas Island, Thane and some other capital city neighborhoods, plus Haines, Skagway, Klukwan and Gustavus.
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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.
Some Southeast lawmakers hope to fund K-12 in advance
As the legislative session gets underway, education will once again be at the front of many Alaskans’ minds. That includes Southeast legislators.
Juneau’s state legislators field questions, cynicism at town hall
At a town hall, several community members echoed the feeling that Alaska’s fiscal future is being held hostage by the Republican-led Senate majority.
Deputy Mayor Nankervis announces primary run for Alaska House
Juneau Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis announced Tuesday that he wants to represent the Mendenhall Valley in the Alaska House of Representatives. Nankervis filed a letter of intent to run in the August 2018 Republican primary for District 34, one of two Juneau House districts.
Juneau delegation to host town hall meeting Wednesday
They want to hear locals weigh in on crime and the state budget, the subjects of the Alaska Legislature’s upcoming Oct. 23 special session.
Juneau representatives disappointed with lack of progress on budget plan
Southeast Alaska lawmakers spent time during the legislative session working to protect regional interests, including the ferry system.
Juneau delegation meets with Tlingit and Haida leaders
Juneau’s three state legislators spoke at the most recent Native Issues Forum, sponsored by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska. A question from an audience member prompted discussion about the transboundary between Alaska and British Columbia.
Southeast lawmakers wary of education budget cuts
As the Legislature looks to close a nearly $3 billion gap between state spending and revenue, Southeast lawmakers say school funding shouldn’t be cut further.
Coastal lawmakers consider ferry system’s future
The Alaska Marine Highway has seen deep funding and service cuts as the state deals with a massive budget deficit. With the money running low, what are the system’s prospects during this year’s legislative session?