Alaska Republican Party major donors like Mike Robbins for GOP chairman | #alaska | #politics
Mike Robbins By FOUNDERS CLUB MEMBERS As supporters of the Alaska Republican Party, and as members of the Founders Club, a group of people who have committed to providing foundational financial support of the Party, we are writing to advocate for Mike Robbins’ candidacy as the next Chair of our Alaska Republican Party. This endorsement […]
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Alaska House bill to bar males from female’s school athletic competitions moves along, and Republicans in Congress call on NCAA to do the same | #alaska | #politics
In Alaska’s Capitol, House Bill 183 has left House Judiciary Committee with Republican Reps. Craig Johnson, Ben Carpenter, Jesse Sumner, Jamie Allard, and Sarah Vance recommending “do pass.” Democrat Reps. Andrew Gray and Cliff Groh recommended “do not pass.” The bill is now in the Rules Committee, the last stop before the House floor. The […]
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Danika Baldwin rocks the Alaska explorer life as a travel guru on the Must Read Alaska Show | #alaska | #politics
By JOHN QUICK Join host John Quick on an episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, featuring Danika Baldwin, who left a desk job to become a full-time Alaska explorer and travel planner. In our conversation, Danika shares her personal story, the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate career, and tips for those interested […]
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Ryan Sheldon: Alaska belongs to the unified | #alaska | #politics
Screenshot By RYAN SHELDON Some of you may already know me, and I figured I’d reintroduce myself. I’m Ryan Sheldon of Talkeetna and I’m excited about 2024. Having recently been elected as chairman in Alaska’s District 30 Republican Party (spanning from Point Mackensie to Anderson and Healy), I am optimistic about the things that all […]
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Compare and contrast: Alaska Senate pension bill peters out, Illinois has worst unfunded pension in U.S. | #alaska | #politics
MUST READ ALASKA | THE CENTER SQUARE The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 88, legislation that would revive a pension plan that was retired by the Legislature in 2006, when it became clear that such pensions were unsustainable for the State budget. Newer hires in public employee jobs were put into 401(k) contribution plans that […]
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House passes operating budget early, with Permanent Fund dividend at $2,273 | #alaska | #politics
The Alaska House of Representatives passed the Operating and Mental Health budgets, HB 268 and HB 270 on Thursday, with unanimous support from House Majority members. The vote was 23-17. The consolidated efforts in HB 268 and HB 270, total $12.3 billion from all fund sources, including state and federal, plus Permanent Fund earnings. HB 268, […]
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Mike Robbins runs for Alaska GOP chair | #alaska | #politics
Mike Robbins, currently the vice chairman of the Alaska Republican Party, has announced he is running to lead the party, as Chairwoman Ann Brown will not run for reelection. The party will hold its officer election in April at its state convention, April 19-21 in Anchorage. Robbins’ campaign theme is “Vision, Values and Victory,” and he pledged […]
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Dittman Research survey shows Alaskans support reform in state’s education system | #alaska | #politics
Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Tuesday released the results from a statewide public opinion poll on education in Alaska. The poll revealed strong support for increasing education funding, yet as a general approach to improving education outcomes, Alaskans believe that “change and reforms to the education system” are more important than “increasing education funding” by a […]
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Alaska author book release: ‘Pride and Privilege’ | #alaska | #politics
By LEIGH SLOAN | BRAVE NATION In the world of politics, most of our conversations are framed around right or left, conservative or liberal dichotomies. However, what is deemed right and left, conservative or liberal at any given point in history is a moving target. More important are the underlying philosophies that drive our tribal […]
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Peltola had nothing to say to Alaskans about Easter | #alaska | #politics
Did Rep. Mary Peltola just forget about Easter this year? Peltola didn’t put together any kind of social media or press release greeting to Alaskans about Easter this year. Every other statewide political leader did — Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and Gov. Mike Dunleavy. In fact, across America, political folks from both sides […]
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