With the Mat-Su’s decades long population boom has come political power — and the rise of a particular brand of conservatism.
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Two veterans of Alaska politics land contract jobs with Gov. Dunleavy
Two veterans of Alaska politics have signed contracts to work with Gov. Dunleavy, and one of them is keeping her ownership of her advertising, marketing and political strategy firm even as she works as the governor’s acting communications director.
Update: Dunleavy sworn in as governor in Kotzebue
Dunelavy was sworn in at the Kotzebue Middle School — a deviation from the original plan to conduct the swearing-in in Noorvik, 40 miles east of Kotzebue.
Dunleavy to be sworn in as governor in Noorvik
The village, about 40 miles from Kotzebue, is where his wife Rose Dunleavy is from.
Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty in assault case
Sarah Palin’s oldest son is scheduled to appear in court Monday on charges he assaulted his father at the family’s Alaska home.
Sarah Palin’s son Track accused of assaulting his father
Sarah Palin’s oldest son, Track, has been arraigned on charges that he assaulted his father at the family’s home in Alaska.
Walker, House Dems aim to put climate policy back on the table
Climate change has always been a sticky issue for Alaska policy makers. In a state that sits on the front lines of global warming but remains deeply dependent on oil, it sometimes seems like the easiest option is just not talking about it at all.
Lawmakers consider protecting ‘ballot selfies’ as part of free speech
House Bill 7 would make it legal to share ballot selfies, as well as pictures of marked ballots. People who oppose the bill have concerns about vote buying and coercion.
Palin for VA? She seems eager
It’s not clear Palin is the favorite for the job. Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts has been spotted in the lobby at Trump Tower, and he told reporters he thinks he’s the best candidate for VA secretary.
Palin’s PAC ends latest quarter with about $170K on hand
Sarah Palin’s political action committee raised just under $150,000 during the last fundraising quarter, far less than it brought in during the same period in the last three election years.