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Alaska

We need to keep the political reform momentum going | #alaska | #politics

As 2023 draws to a close, The Fulcrum has invited leaders of democracy reform organizations to share their hopes and plans for the coming year. This is the third in the series. Caska is director of political programs for RepresentUs. For many reasons, 2022 was a resounding victory for democracy. Voters in several more cities […]

Alaska

Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House, months after the Alaska Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death earlier this year of longtime Republican Rep. Don Young. Peltola defeated Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich and Libertarian Chris Bye in […]

Alaska

Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating Donald Trump-endorsed GOP rival Kelly Tshibaka. Murkowski beat Tshibaka in the Nov. 8 ranked choice election. The results were announced Wednesday, when elections officials tabulated the ranked choice results after neither candidate won more than 50% of first-choice votes. The race […]

City Council

City Council gets a ‘doomsday presentation’ on sea level rise ― and pledges action | #citycouncil

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The ongoing fight against the effects of climate change took centerstage at the Honolulu City Council on Thursday. In the past, the council’s Zoning and Planning Committee has drafted bills surrounding coastal erosion and climate change. But lawmakers are now looking at creating comprehensive legislation focused on shoreline development. In an informational […]

Alaska

GOP defends warning about Halloween and ‘rainbow fentanyl’ | #alaska | #politics

Several House and Senate Republicans have issued warnings during October, including the release of a video PSA, which warns parents about the possibility of brightly colored fentanyl being a threat to children this Halloween. The move is one that the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration has debunked and a University of Delaware sociology and […]

Alaska

Biden signs stopgap funding bill, averting shutdown | #alaska | #politics

President Joe Biden signed a short-term funding bill into law on Friday, successfully averting a partial shutdown ahead of the looming midnight deadline. What You Need To Know The House voted Friday for a short-term funding bill, beating a midnight deadline to avert a partial government shutdown The measure passed 230-201 and now heads to […]

Alaska

Congress is on its way to averting a government shutdown | #alaska | #politics

Congress is on its way to funding the government into the next budget year. Senate leaders from both parties are expressing confidence the legislation will easily pass after it cleared its first hurdle with 73 ‘yes’ votes in the Senate. What You Need To Know Congress is on its way to funding the government into […]

Mayor

Incumbent Victorino faces tough primary challenge in crowded race for Maui mayor

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – One of the hottest races this election will be in Maui County. Eight people are vying to be Maui County’s next mayor. Current Mayor Michael Victorino faces three high-profile challengers and four lesser-known candidates. The top four agree on three main priorities — affordable housing, managing tourism and diversifying the economy. Victorino, […]

City Council

City council eyes outlawing gifts over $25 | #citycouncil

HONOLULU (KHON2) — No more gifts. That’s the goal of the Honolulu Ethics Commission, which is pushing for a bill in the Honolulu City Council outlawing gifts to the mayor, prosecutor, city council or any city employee. The details are thorough in Bill 26. Almost any gift over $25 to City officials or employees are […]

Alaska

Crunch time in Congress: Lawmakers barrel toward recess | #alaska | #politics

With just days left to go until Congress’ August’s recess, members of the House and Senate have a busy legislative slate standing between them and a return home from Washington — especially with November’s midterm elections looming and control of both chambers up for grabs. For Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Speaker […]