Anchorage Mayor Bronson vetoes Assembly ordinance changing how youth member is picked
June 27 By Lora Smith Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson has vetoed an Assembly ordinance that would allow the Assembly to make nominations and oversee a nomination process for the Assembly’s youth representative, rather than leaving nominations solely to the mayor-appointed Youth Advisory Commission. In a…
Murkowski calls bipartisan Senate bill on gun violence ‘targeted’ and responsible
June 24 By Robert Brown U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska on Thursday described as responsible and “targeted” a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing gun violence. The Republican said the measure represents compromise. “No, I don’t think that you just say, ‘Alright, we pass this…
Biden Gets Tough Over Gas Prices
June 23 By Susan Milligan With Americans complaining about high gas prices, President Joe Biden went on the offensive Wednesday, shaming oil companies, calling out Republicans for claiming production has been thwarted by the administration, and casting the crisis as a test of American patriotism…
Biden: Keep Politics Out of Coronavirus Vaccines for Children
June 22 By Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged Americans to keep politics away from getting children under 5 coronavirus shots after his administration and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had a falling out over the White House vaccine campaign. “Let’s be clear: Elected…
Are sanctions restricting or stimulating development?
June 21 By David Nash In the last two decades, economic sanctions have become one of the key foreign policy instruments. Sanctions are gradually replacing official diplomacy, they are widely used unilaterally by developed states to achieve their goals in the international arena. The United…
Wasilla lawmaker eligible to run, Alaska elections office says, after challenge over Oath Keepers membership
June 20 By Becky Bohrer The Alaska Division of Elections has determined that Republican state Rep. David Eastman of Wasilla is eligible to run for reelection. Eastman’s candidacy faced challenges over his affiliation with the far-right Oath Keepers group. Division of Elections Director Gail Fenumiai…
Pence Takes Center Stage: Jan. 6 Committee Details Pressure Campaign, Danger During Riots
June 20 By Lisa Hagen Donald Trump’s narrative about a “stolen” 2020 election and the efforts from many in his inner circle to repeatedly challenge those claims dominated much of the first two hearings stemming from the investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and…
Volland winning North Anchorage Assembly seat in early special election results
June 18 By Emily Goodykoontz Anchorage Assembly candidate Daniel Volland held a wide lead ahead of five others on Tuesday night in the race for the newly created 12th Assembly seat to represent North Anchorage, according to the first round of preliminary special election results…
Biden Signs Bill Cracking Down on Price Hikes by Ocean Freight Companies
June 17 By Kaia Hubbard President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a measure aimed at rooting out price gouging on the part of ocean shipping companies, which the White House says will make progress toward reducing costs for families and help American businesses….
Palin, Begich, Gross and Peltola solidify leads in Alaska’s special U.S. House primary election
June 16 By Iris Samuels Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich, independent Al Gross and Democrat Mary Peltola solidified their leads in the race to advance to August’s special general election for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat, according to an updated ballot count Wednesday. By…
White House Confirms Biden Trip to Saudi Arabia Despite Domestic Outrage
June 15 By Paul D. Shinkman The White House on Tuesday said President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia next month, confirming widespread rumors in recent days that have enraged some of his closest political allies. The trip, to begin on July 13, will…
Senate, Governor Among Key Races to Watch in Nevada’s Primary
June 14 By Louis Jacobson Nevada’s primaries on June 14 will put the national spotlight on a state that has been narrowly divided in recent elections, but where the two parties are poles apart ideologically. And if Republicans can surf a midterm wave and win…