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Voting rights in the Alaska Constitution
How did Alaska draft a state constitution? In Jack Coghill’s introduction in the Alaska State Constitution, the 1955…
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Opinion: Don’t close the door on new breweries in Alaska
I intend to keep urging lawmakers to fix SB9.
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Rewarding story of an election worker
Being an election worker on the day of an election can be very rewarding. I did it a…
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Young Alaskans thank our congressional delegation for delivering on infrastructure
On behalf of the next generation of Alaskans, we thank our congressional delegation for setting politics aside and…
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Opinion: Infrastructure finance bill is a win-win for Alaska
As proposed, my administration’s GO bond proposal requires financing for about $325 million
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Point of View: Les Gara for governor, for Alaska’s children, and our public education system
Les Gara has already displayed his commitment to Alaska’s youth during his time in the state Legislature.
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Opinion.: Reflections on the Juneau protest convoy
Although not perfect, vaccines have helped save countless lives.
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Legislators must guard our fund: Pass a constitutional PFD now
The failure to pay the dividend according to statute has created political chaos.
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Mediation process betrays state employees
The people of Alaska constitutionally mandated the retirement and medical coverage for retirees.
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Opinion: The opportunity of Alaska’s open primary
How voters in Alaska, and elsewhere, retook control of primary elections from political parties.
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Opinion: It is time to save the port
The PoA is the single most important piece of infrastructure in our state.
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Point of View: Some alternatives for a community center
Entering the City of Homer from Bluff Point has to be one of the most pristine view experiences…
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Voices of the Peninsula: HB 52 would hurt commercial fishing and community
Upper Cook Inlet fishing families have been hit hard by ongoing politics
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Pay It Forward: Instilling volunteerism in the next generation
We hope to have instilled in our children empathy, cultural awareness, long-term planning and the selflessness of helping…
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It’s time for a federal law against LGBTQ discrimination
When my wife and I decided to move to Alaska, we wondered if we would be welcome in…
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Point of View: Election integrity or right-wing power grab?
Dr. King would be appalled at what is happening today
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Point of View: Trail Lakes is the sockeye salmon hero, not Tutka Bay
Tutka hatchery produces a pink salmon monoculture desecrating Kachemak Bay State Park and Critical Habitat Area as a…
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Opinion: Rep. Vance’s bill is anti-fishermen
House Bill 52 burdens 98.5% of Cook Inlet fishermen.