Defense teams had accused the government of such “outrageous misconduct” that they said all charges should be dismissed. Now the government is hitting back.
Politics
Despite Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Gay Adoption Rights Uncertain in Some States
Some states have taken up legislation that would allow taxpayer-funded contractors that oversee state adoptions to refuse to let gay or lesbian individuals adopt children if it conflicts with the organization’s religious beliefs.
Petersburg voters to consider exempting elected officials from financial disclosure
Petersburg voters have only one ballot question to decide this fall and it’s a question voted down by a narrow margin a year ago.
2016 Campaigns Will Spend $4.4 Billion On TV Ads, But Why?
TV ads drive name recognition, but it’s uncertain exactly how much more they do than that. Yet spending on them will hit record levels in the 2016 cycle.
Legislative panel votes to spend $450K to stop Medicaid expansion in court
A legislative panel has voted to sue Gov. Bill Walker to stop Medicaid expansion. The Legislative Council made the announcement after a closed door meeting in Anchorage Tuesday morning.
Fact Check: Is It Obama’s Fault That Poverty Has Grown?
Jeb Bush is (mostly) right when he says the number of people in poverty increased by 6 million under Obama. But that statistic is more complicated than you might think.