This year’s general election ballot will feature dozens of candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and House, and the Alaska Legislature. If you haven’t kept up with the news on a daily basis — or even if you have — that can feel overwhelming.
Government
Best solution to Alaska’s PFD ‘gorilla’ is to end the program with $10K payout, Walker argues
Former Gov. Bill Walker and running mate Randy Hoffbeck say ending the dividend with a $10,000 payment would go a long way toward solving the state’s structural deficit.
Major Assembly decisions on city facility closures, flood mitigation funding on Monday night’s agenda
Votes include deciding on significant components of the budget for next fiscal year and undoing the flood wall local improvement district.
Sullivan votes against Trump’s ballroom and compensation fund
Sen. Dan Sullivan did not previously stake a position on either project. He voted with Democrats Thursday on amendments that, as expected, failed.
Former Haines borough manager to challenge Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
Annette Kreitzer filed as a Republican to run for the seat, which represents Haines, Skagway, Gustavus and parts of North Juneau.
Glenfarne releases Alaska LNG cost estimates, as skeptical legislators press for details
As recently as Tuesday, Glenfarne refused to release its estimates, a sticking point for skeptics. But on Wednesday, the company said it expected the project would cost $44.5 to $54.5 billion.