State lawyers are defending the Office of Children’s Services in a three-week trial slated to end Sept. 11.
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State argues court should dismiss climate lawsuit from eight young Alaskans
The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Our Children’s Trust is the latest effort by young Alaskans to establish a right to a livable climate.
Federal observers flagged issues with Native language support in Alaska’s August election
Observers found what appeared to be continued violations of federal law, including a polling place without bilingual language workers and election officials who lacked training in assisting voters who speak languages other than English.
Plaintiffs appeal judge’s rejection of request to mail absentee ballot applications to every Alaska voter
The plaintiffs’ lawyer says the judge’s ruling is “erroneously based in the idea that you can favor one group of voters over another.”
Juneau judge weighs temporary block of small business grant changes
Small business owners are seeking more changes to the same relief program.
Recall Dunleavy campaign says it’s received more than 4,000 petition requests
Separately, the Alaska Alaska Supreme Court this week received new arguments on an appeal that could block the recall.
Alaska Supreme Court challenges lawyers on both sides in Dunleavy recall arguments
Assistant Attorney General Margaret Paton-Walsh said if Dunleavy could be recalled for failing to appoint a judge in 45 days, then any governor could be recalled for violating any law. Justice Craig Stowers pushed back.
Governor recall effort on hold as judge sides with state of Alaska on timeline
Lawyers for all three parties now involved in the case say they expect it to eventually end up before the state Supreme Court, due to the lack of legal precedent on recalling governors in Alaska.
Should independents be able to run in a Democratic primary?
Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg heard oral arguments in a lawsuit on the issue. He said he’ll try to reach a decision as quickly as he can.
Alaska Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Parental Notification Law
The state Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday in a lawsuit that halted a voter-passed law requiring health care providers to notify parents of minors before performing abortions.