Both candidates say incumbent Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget has hamstrung the state’s ability to do its own research on changing ocean conditions.
Politics
At Alaska governor candidate forum, Gara and Walker advocate tax changes
If elected, both said they would seek new state revenue to pay for a variety of projects and reverse years of cuts to state services.
Rep. Peltola joins Alaska senators to champion Willow project
Peltola sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Tuesday asking her to approve the Willow project, a proposed oil development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
How to track campaign cash in Alaska elections
Because of a federal court decision last year, the state’s failure to appeal that decision, and the Alaska Legislature’s failure to approve a new law, candidates for Alaska state Legislature and governor can accept unlimited amounts of money from individual donors.
Sitka assemblymember and former Hoonah mayor compete for House seat long held by Kreiss-Tompkins
Though nonpartisan candidate Rebecca Himschoot had an edge over Republican Kenny Skaflestad in last month’s open primary – about 54% to roughly 46% – it’s a difference of 373 votes.
Two weeks before Juneau’s election, Will Muldoon says it’s not too late to run
Muldoon launched a write-in campaign less than two weeks before the election. And he won. It was the first time someone in Juneau had won any election as a write-in in almost 30 years.