The way that data’s been used by politicians to get elected president goes much further back than Avirgan expected
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.
Voters in one village were allowed to cast ballots in both primaries
State Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke said a state review will examine the statewide results – particularly those in Shungnak.
Low-turnout primary could lead to five House incumbents losing
Three Republican incumbents and two Democrats who caucused with the Republicans trailed their opponents in a primary that drew only 15 percent of voters
Absentee and early voting numbers suggest low primary turnout
In the last presidential election year primary in 2012, about 13,000 Alaskans requested absentee ballots. This year, that number was down by about a third.
Reinbold to repay per diem payments after rival raises concern
According to the Legislative Affairs Agency, Reinbold told staff she had not been aware she had received the money, and that she would repay it.
Senator says lawsuit is likely if corporation doesn’t fully fund dividends
In a letter sent Wednesday to Permanent Fund Corporation Chief Executive Officer Angela Rodell, Wielechowski cites a state law that says the corporation shall transfer an amount set by a formula for dividends.