Incumbent Rep. Benjamin Nageak has hired Seattle lawyer, who says a recount request is likely.
Andrew Kitchenman
State Government Reporter, Alaska Public Media & KTOO
State government plays an outsized role in the life of Alaskans. As the state continues to go through the painful process of deciding what its priorities are, I bring Alaskans to the scene of a government in transition.
Marijuana social clubs are illegal, attorney general says
Lindemuth said social clubs are like any other place of business where marijuana consumption is not allowed by law.
Elections office still waiting on ballots to arrive by mail in tight House primary
Ballots are still outstanding from four precincts in District 40: Selawik, Browerville, Anaktuvuk Pass and Ambler.
State should talk to U.S. Department of Justice before certifying primary results, lawmakers say
Concerns focus on how the recent primary election was handled in some precincts.
Gov. Walker hits pause on commercial fisheries commission move
Gov. Bill Walker put a hold on an administrative order he issued in February, saying he needed more stakeholder feedback.
Municipal sales tax could dive due to Walker’s PFD veto
Juneau Finance Director Bob Bartholomew projected Gov. Bill Walker’s veto of about half of dividend funds will cost the city.