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Gov. Dunleavy takes victory lap with selective portrayal of Alaska in second-to-last State of the State
Some legislators criticize “mixed messages” about cooperation, omission of problems needing work.
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Alaska House majority rejects GOP effort to turn protest of Denali name change into Trump tribute
Resolution opposing restoration of Mt. McKinley name is first legislation to pass House this session.
Opinion
Opinion: Our north star aligns with values Alaskans hold dear
We have vision and practical solutions.
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Peninsula legislators take oaths of office
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman and Reps. Justin Ruffridge, Bill Elam and Sarah Vance were among those sworn in.
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Vance prefiles 2 bills targeting tech
Both bills are intended to safeguard children and maintain “societal integrity” in the face of rapidly advancing technologies.
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Bjorkman readies for start of legislative session
His priorities this year won’t look much different from those of his freshman legislative session.
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Elam prepares for freshman legislative session
He’s excited to get onto the floor and start legislating.
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Vance, Bjorkman prefile bills ahead of session
In total, 37 House bills, 39 Senate bills and five Senate joint resolutions had been filed as of…
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Borough taking applications to fill assembly seat vacated by Elam
Elam resigned his position after winning election in November to the Alaska House of Representatives.
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Dunleavy’s proposed budget includes funding for pipeline, Dixon diversion, Silvertip camp
Dunleavy spoke bullishly about the Alaska LNG project
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Legislators talk funding, priorities at school board work session
The priorities are largely unchanged from previous years
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Bjorkman will lead 2 committees in Senate
Bjorkman is set to chair the Senate Labor Commerce Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee
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Bjorkman, Vance win reelection after tabulation of ranked choice ballots
An effort to repeal ranked choice voting and the open primary system was very narrowly defeated
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Hillyer, Elam debate issues in House District 8 forum
They met Monday at the Soldotna Public Library for a candidate forum hosted by the Peninsula Clarion and…
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Ruffridge, Gillham talk school funding, natural gas pipeline and state finance at forum
Justin Ruffridge and Ron Gillham, the two candidates for the District 7 seat in the Alaska House of…
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Bjorkman, Carpenter talk economy, energy, education at forum
Whoever is elected to the seat will serve a four-year term ending in January 2029
Opinion
Opinion: Legislation encourages professional development for teachers
This bill provides incentives to teachers to seek the most rigorous and effective professional development they can.
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Bjorkman, Ruffridge, Vance lead in primary election results
House District 8 candidates Elam and Hillyer in close contention
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Bjorkman property tax bill signed into law
The bill cuts property taxes for farmers and prevents transfer taxes on the sale of houses
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Candidates report fundraising totals ahead of primary election
Incumbents still show strong leads in campaign fundraising in all but the race for House District 6