Ballot Measure 2 would replace separate party primary ballots with one that’s open to all, introduce ranked-choice voting and increase disclosure requirements for money supporting candidates.
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The woman propositioned by Alaska’s former lieutenant governor tells her story for the first time
In 2018, Jody Potts was the target of misconduct from then-Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott. He resigned two days later, but the details of what happened have never been publicly told until now.
Economists say more cash aid from the state makes sense, but it may not be as simple as another PFD
While a number of economists have pushed Alaska lawmakers to bring revenues in line with spending over the past few years, many now agree that setting aside normal fiscal discipline during the pandemic is justified.
Former Gov. Parnell, former US Sen. Begich to lead team aiming to stabilize Alaska’s economy
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the team will recommend decisive policies to protect jobs, families and the economy.
‘A hidden giant’: Alaska Legislature’s nonpartisan voice on the state budget is retiring
As the Alaska Legislature’s chief budget analyst, David Teal has been the go-to source for nonpartisan information on state spending and revenues. That will end next month, when he retires. And budget experts say Teal’s work will be missed.
Rule change would allow attorney general to represent governor in ethics complaints
Previous Alaska governors have had to hire private attorneys to defend themselves against ethics complaints, but they could be reimbursed when no violation is found.
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.
Dunleavy and his supporters celebrate inauguration in Wasilla
Dunleavy told the crowd that his first experience as governor has been watching “what Alaskans are all about — people helping each other” in response to the earthquake.
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.