Alaska Supreme Court explains ruling against redistricting board’s alleged gerrymandering | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Supreme Court is showing its might in efforts to keep partisan politics out of the redistricting process. For the second time in a little more than a year, the highest court in Alaska concluded that proposed redistricting maps in Eagle River and South Anchorage are unconstitutional, ruling Friday that […]
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While governor aims for a ‘pro-life state,’ abortion rights appear entrenched in Alaska | #alaska | #politics
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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy spent the last five minutes of his recent State of State address talking about becoming “the most pro-life state in the country,” conspicuously never using the word “abortion.” “Through the actions we’ll take together, when people ask which of the 50 states values children and families the most, from the moment […]
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Judicial selection and retention process on trial in Alaska | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Judges play a critical role in court procedures, similar to umpires in baseball. Both judges and umpires strive to possess similar traits — impartiality, competency, and a willingness to make tough calls in front of an audience. In some states, judges run lively campaigns, hand out bumper stickers, and host rallies […]
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Alaska Supreme Court sides with elections officials on special election ballot | Alaska | #alaska | #politics
(The Center Square) – The Alaska Supreme Court sided with the Division of Elections on Saturday and decided a fifth-place candidate could not be on the ballot for an Aug. 16 special election. The results certified on Friday show former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in the lead with 27% of the vote, followed by Republican Nick Begich […]
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Alaska Supreme Court rules Senate map for Anchorage unconstitutional and ‘political gerrymander’ | #alaska | #politics
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that a map of state Senate districts for Anchorage is unconstitutional and that it constitutes “political gerrymander,” and has upheld a lower court’s ruling that it must be redrawn. According to a ruling published Friday, the boundaries for Senate District K set by the Alaska […]
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