The Alaska Redistricting Board gets back to work, and it could be a long, bitter fight
The concern has now turned to how much public testimony is actually needed and whether the board’s conservatives are really just stalling for time to come up with another conservative-friendly plan.
Everyone's running for Congress
From Santa Claus to, sigh, Sarah Palin and everyone in between, Alaska's special congressional election will be crowded, unpredictable and hopefully fun.
Unpacking the Alaska Supreme Court's decision on redistricting
There's plenty of notes for the next round of redistricting... in 2031.
Let's wildly speculate about the special election
Who’s going to run for Don Young’s seat? Who’s not going to run for Don Young’s seat? Who's going to win Don Young's seat? Who knows!
June 11 is the date for the special primary election to fill Congressman Young's term
And it'll be by mail.
Alaska Supreme Court considers greater checks on Alaska Redistricting Board
From the "hard look" standard to the Open Meetings Act to the standard of evidence for gerrymandering, the Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments on greater controls over the process.
Alaska Congressman Don Young, dean of the house, has died at 88
State law requires it to be filled through a special election, which would be conducted with a special primary election between 60 and 90 days from now followed by a special election 60 days later.
Previewing the redistricting trial's date with the Alaska Supreme Court
Let's break down the main issues at hand. And in non-redistricting news, the House passes campaign contribution limits.
Legislature oks subpoenas as investigation into firing of APFC’s Rodell escalates
Also, at long last, the House passes bills that have been the subject of lengthy amendment sessions. Meanwhile, the Senate breezes through anti-vax legislation that has a sneaky clause.
Republican legislator's bias proves hairstyle protection bill is needed
Also: Testimony on the anti-trans athlete bill; The House Republicans go to bat for unlimited money in politics; and Dunleavy boasts about windfall... by asking for the same thing.
