NRA endorses Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola in rare move
Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK) received an endorsement from the National Rifle Association, a rarity for a Democrat. Her endorsement is the organization’s first endorsement of a Democrat since 2020 when the NRA endorsed former Democratic Minnesota Rep.
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Biden administration rejects top Inslee choice for Alaska fish commission, reappoints trawl ally
The Biden administration has rejected a nominee for a key Alaska fisheries management post who could have tipped decisions toward the interests of tribes and conservation groups and away from the priorities of the large-boat,
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Alaska Supreme Court to hear appeal to ranked choice voting repeal measure Aug. 22
Oral arguments were scheduled Friday on an expedited basis for Aug. 22 — two days after the primary election. The plaintiffs are requesting that the court issue a decision on whether the initiative is valid by Sept. 3, which is the Alaska Division of Elections’ target date to print ballots for the Nov. 5 general election.
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Challengers outraise incumbent lawmakers with a month to go before Alaska’s primary election
Republican Leslie Hajdukovich, looking to unseat Fairbanks Democratic Sen. Scott Kawasaki, was the top fundraiser heading into the primary.