Politics

Mary Peltola is still in office for one more week, though without the trappings. “Politics is about timing and luck,” she says.

The president-elect’s comments drew pushback from Alaska’s U.S. senators.

The governor is arguing for a sweeping executive order lifting restrictions on oil drilling and other development, and he wants an end to support for tribal lands.

Similar scenes took place across the country Tuesday as 535 other electors voted for their state’s chosen candidate.

Official results certified on Saturday have Ballot Measure 2 failing by 737 votes, just about two tenths of one percent of all votes cast. The Alaska Republican Party requested the recount, which is being performed at the state’s expense since the final margin was less than half a percentage point. 

This year’s Ballot Measure 1, in addition to increasing the minimum wage, mandates a system of paid sick leave, with leave days to be accrued over time by workers.