Critics worry that could shift the balance of the judicial system itself.
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Commission wants Alaska to have more influence over arctic’s future
After a year of meetings, the Legislature’s Arctic Policy Commission is rolling out its strategy for the region.
State of the State: 2014 should be education session
During State of the State address last night, Parnell laid out an agenda that was friendly to the “school choice” movement.
Volleys traded over Anchorage tennis court funding
The $10.5-million earmark has become a lightning rod because the city didn’t ask for it and many lawmakers thought the money was being used for other purposes.
Mat-Su teacher makes a run for lieutenant governor
Mat-Su teacher Bob Williams filed as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor today at the Anchorage Division of Elections.
Lesil McGuire Announces Candidacy For Lieutenant Governor
Anchorage Republican Lesil McGuire announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor for the 2014 election on Wednesday.
Legislators considering school voucher program
Some legislators are trying to bring vouchers to Alaska. The push for directing state funding to private schools has more momentum than its had in the past.
Egan joins Senate majority, will chair Transportation Committee
Juneau Democratic Senator Dennis Egan has joined the Republican majority.
Sitka’s Stedman, Kodiak’s Stevens join new Senate majority
Kodiak Senator Gary Stevens, who served as Senate President the past four years, and Sitka Senator Bert Stedman, who had been co-chair of the powerful Finance Committee, both joined Thursday, giving the majority 13 members.