Good morning from Somewhere in Alaska!
Donald Trump spoke to supporters at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night after his historic arraignment in Manhattan.
Trump speaks to the faithful
Donald Trump, in a serious, almost somber mood after a long day in Manhattan, listed the endless legal fights with Democrats during his remarks at Mar-a-Lago. Say what you will, but the Donald is living a most historic life as a disruptor of the Deep State.
Read the actual indictment at this link.
Election news
It’s all over but the shouting for Anchorage. Who won? It was not the mayor’s candidates. Taxpayer should batten down the hatches.
Chicago went left, Wisconsin went pro-abortion
In Chicago, union organizer Brandon Johnson won over Paul Vallas as the city continues its pro-crime legacy. In Wisconsin, Janet Protasiewicz, a leftist Milwaukee judge, defeated Daniel Kelly, a conservative former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, in the Supreme Court race (odd how they do that), signaling pro-abortion sentiments, and sending a strong message: It is unlikely the next president can win without Wisconsin.
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Alaska Operating budget
Over 50 amendments have been debated and voted on in the House over the past couple of days. Under the experienced leadership of Speaker Cathy Tilton, the proceedings are civil and organized and there is no insulting of members, as took place under the former speaker Rep. Louise Stutes. It’s really a night-and-day difference in terms of respect for the institution.
Most of the amendments are going down after calm and measured debate. There may be an 11% one-time increase for education, but probably no chance for a permanent hike to the Base Student Allocation formula. Already, this operating budget is over $500 million in the red.
MRAK Question of the week:
One day left to vote: Now that Trump has been arraigned, what do you think…..
Popular Juneau children’s book illustrator arrested for terroristic threats
Mitch Watley, a Juneau artist from the downtown area, is in jail at Lemon Creek for what perhaps he thought was a fun “Feeling cute” prank on “Trans Day of Vengeance,” or maybe he was seriously trying to scare people. Not funny.
12 days until cruise season
The first cruise ship of the season will arrive in Juneau on April 17, and it’s a big one: the Norwegian Bliss. She can carry 4,900 passengers, although she won’t be at full capacity as she sails from Seattle on April 15.
This will be an epic season for cruising to Alaska, one of the biggest in history. Check out the cruise ship calendar for all ports of call from Cruise Line Agency of Alaska at this link.
Juneau: For the love of all things holy, you have 12 days to clean up the downtown area, which is looking rougher than it’s ever looked and smelling like pot, urine, and beer, if we’re being honest.
King County holds gun buyback, pays out $36,000
For some reason, they are not following the research, which shows time these buybacks have no effect on violent crime.
Get ready for higher gas prices, as OPEC+ cuts production
OPEC+ is flexing its muscles, Biden has drained the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, so he can’t go back to that well.
Russian Mission shooter convicted of attempted murder
The jury in Bethel said that Jalen Minock, terrorized the village in 2021. He has priors.
Mountain Village man indicted for gunning down fellow party-goer
He is accused of shooting a St. Mary’s man in the back several times.
Mismanagement: ActBlue layoffs target employees who unionized
This is the very controversial fundraising platform for Democrats that raised questions about whether there’s a donor-laundering type scam going on.
Democrats are not big on Biden in this New Hampshire poll
New Hampshire is a bellwether state. He’s underwater there, but Trump leads for Republicans, although the poll was done just before the indictment.
Willow lawsuit set aside, construction can begin
A ruling that gives ConocoPhillips some hope from Judge Sharon Gleason.
Circus in Manhattan as Trump appears in court on charges
Our raw coverage in real time as the former president answered ‘not guilty’ and the media salivated.
Trump’s date with destiny, but first a word from Marjorie Taylor Greene
The congresswoman from Georgia tested the waters by facing a hostile crowd on Tuesday morning, and lived to tell the tale.
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Today in history
April 5, 1621, Mayflower sails from Plymouth, Massachusetts on a return trip to England.
April 5, 1824, The United States and Russia signed their first treaty, opening the North Pacific to fishing and trade.
COLUMNS
John Yelland: The hazards of a cashless society
When your every transaction can be traced…
David Ignell: OCS preempts a child’s family time for sex ed
OCS is paying foster children to watch LGBTQ videos.
Allen Hippler: Repeal the 80th percentile rule
The writer says the rule is antiquated and is driving up health care costs.
Suzanne Downing: New Mexico oil has ‘enchanted’ carbon?
It’s no mystery why the Land of Enchantment is getting all the oil drilling permits under the Biden Administration.
Win Gruening: Juneau Assembly — will they ever draw the line?
The spending and taxing just never seems to quit in the capital city.
Sean Murphy: Eaglexit prepared to send packet to Local Boundary Commission
Organizers make pitch for Eagle River residents to get involved in creating a new city.
Michael Tavoliero: How a governor proves himself a leader
Before Gov. Bill Walker, the Permanent Fund dividend had never been weaponized. This governor could change that. Here’s how.
Alaska oil: $83.19
Henry Hub gas: $2.10
Alaska North Slope Production: 479,171
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $76,638,700,000
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