Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
Andrew Kitchenman is the state government and politics reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO in Juneau. Reach him at akitchenman@alaskapublic.org.
Gov. Dunleavy says he’s open to working with President Biden but will oppose blocking development
“Alaska’s viewed very differently by the rest of this country,” Dunleavy said in an interview. “And they don’t necessarily see this as a sovereign state. But they see it as a vision of a larger park. In 1959, that was not the vision.”
On first day of Alaska legislative session, Senate organizes while House deadlocks
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche was chosen as the Senate president.
Proposal would allow Alaska lawmakers to vote remotely this session
Alaska lawmakers adopted a proposal Monday that would allow legislators to vote remotely through the same digital voting board as those in the Capitol building.
Dunleavy appoints Sniffen as attorney general
Sniffen has been the acting attorney general since August, when former Attorney General Kevin Clarkson resigned.
Despite warnings of capitol violence, no one showed up to protest in Juneau
Despite FBI warnings of potential protests at state capitols on Sunday, there were no demonstrations, armed or otherwise, at the Alaska Capitol in Juneau.
Gov. Dunleavy issues fourth COVID-19 disaster declaration for Alaska
Under state law, disaster declarations expire after no more than 30 days unless the Legislature votes to extend them.
Judge rules against legislative effort to remove some Dunleavy appointees for now
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointees will be able to remain in place for now, after a Juneau Superior Court judge ruled against an effort by lawmakers to remove some of them.
For the fourth year in a row, Alaska’s population declined
Alaska’s population dropped by nearly 4,000 people — or 0.5%– last year, according to estimates released from the state on Thursday.
Alaska lawmakers react to news of violence at U.S. Capitol
Several sitting Alaska lawmakers condemned the acts of violence at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
Legislature to require masks, ban reporters from floor sessions
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Rep. Lance Pruitt violated campaign finance laws, watchdog finds
Rep. Lance Pruitt violated Alaska’s campaign finance laws and should pay a penalty. That’s according to staff for the state’s elections watchdog agency, the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
Gov. Dunleavy will get COVID-19 vaccine, but stops short of recommending it for Alaskans
“I’m going to do what I think is best for me,” Dunleavy said at a news conference on Tuesday. “I would encourage others to do what they believe is best for them.”
Alaska’s electoral college members cast their votes for Trump
There has been more attention to the Electoral College this year, as Donald Trump has contested the election results.
Dunleavy proposes nearly $5,000 in dividends for Alaskans, cuts other state spending
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday proposed a budget that would cut state spending on government services, but would also pay out nearly $5,000 in Permanent Fund dividends.
8 things to know ahead of the governor’s budget that’s about to drop
After mixed reactions to his first two budget proposals, it's not clear what sort of budget Gov. Mike Dunleavy will propose on Friday at 2 p.m..
Gov. Dunleavy to make Alaska’s third COVID-19 pandemic disaster official
Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to issue another 30-day disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, his office announced Thursday.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy says Biden has ‘outside chance’ of becoming next president
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy told conservative podcast hosts that on the "outside chance" of a Biden administration, Alaska will do the best it can, but "I'm just saying that I'm not there yet."
Recount upholds Snyder win in Anchorage House race
The 13-vote margin shrank by 2 votes, but it didn't change the results of the election.
There will be a recount Friday of the East Anchorage House race Liz Snyder won by 13 votes
A group of 11 Anchorage residents requested the East Anchorage recount on Tuesday. They said they believe an election official made mistakes that could change the result.
Lawsuit challenges Alaska’s recently-passed elections overhaul initiative
Members of the Republican, Libertarian and Alaskan Independence parties filed a lawsuit against Ballot Measure 2, saying it harms the rights of free political association.