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Moose wanders into the reception area of Providence Health to do a wellness check on the plants, and was patiently escorted out by security officers, perhaps for not using a proper pronoun. View video of his decision to leave on his own accord at this link.
Good Friday
I join Christians around the world observing this Good Friday, when Jesus Christ made the ultimate sacrifice for humanity. But I’ll still have news stories and columns up this weekend at Must Read Alaska, so I’ll see you there.
Solid Waste Services director resigns from Bronson Administration
It appears he was forced out by Muni manager Ken Kohlhase and that it was unexpected. Dan Zipay cleans out his desk.
Latest ballot count from Anchorage municipal race
More ballots counted — very slowly — but results are not changing. Liberals swept up.
Mario Bird named acting chief of staff, as Trombley quits
The day after the election, CoS Adam Trombley tossed his keys on the desk and went quiet.
Sen Sullivan meets with president of Taiwan
Highly symbolic meeting in NYC that was meant to send a message to communists in China.
Paradise passport? Hawaii may enact trail tax
We love going to Hawaii, but will have to take a pass if they charge $50 “Green tax” for a walk in a park.
Houston’s former treasurer indicted for money laundering and more
A former city treasurer was arrested this week after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with wire fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
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MRAK Question of the week:
Here is what MRAK readers said: Now that Trump has been arraigned…..
Minority in House hijacks deliberations, plays hooky
Democrats disappear in order to avoid voting on the budget. They are madder than hornets.
Update: Budget amendments are all done, drama has dissipated for the time being.
Biden changes to Title IX will prohibit schools from banning transgenders on girl teams
He’s started the formal process for destroying girls’ sports, and since he says it will be on a case by case basis, this means transgenders will litigate their way, destroying school budgets and girls, one lawsuit at a time. What can possibly go wrong?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files candidacy with FEC to challenge Biden in 2024
He is the son of Sen. RFK, nephew of President JFK and Sen. Teddy Kennedy, and is controversial in his own family for his views on vaccines.
White House report on Afghanistan withdrawal: It’s Trump’s fault
The White House released its report on President Biden’s withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and it blames Donald Trump, saying the former president left a date for withdrawal but no plan. Read the report for yourself at this link.
District 29 Republicans vote for resolution opposing Trump indictments
In Wasilla, Republican Party activists wasted no time condemning the indictments against Donald Trump. After a series of “whereas” clauses, they said, “Therefore, with great fervor we rise up and condemn the trivial, shallow, and irresponsible actions of the New York DA's office in politicizing the judicial system against former president and candidate Donald J. Trump, thus disenfranchising millions of American citizens. Furthermore, District 29 Republicans encourage Donald J. Trump as a candidate for President of the United States in 2024.”
Twitter clarifies: NPR is a ‘state-affiliated media’
What a way to earn a badge from Twitter! Elon Musk commented that it seems accurate to him.
Spotted: Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib getting off jet in Anchorage
People saw her in the airport, so is she here with Mary Peltola?
Studs get a reprieve
We’re talking about tires, big fella. Endless winter.
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Today in history
April 7, 1867, Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts delivered a speech in the Senate strongly supporting the purchase of Alaska. Sumner was the leader of the anti-slavery forces in Massachusetts and a leader of the “Radical Republicans” in the U.S. Senate during the American Civil War
MRAK Book Club
Get Trump: The Threat to Civil Liberties, Due Process, and Our Constitutional Rule of Law, by Alan Dershowitz
New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most respected legal analyst writes of the unremitting efforts by political opponents of Donald Trump to “get” him—to stop him from running in 2024—at any cost. Published just weeks before the indictments.
COLUMNS
Downing: Should college degrees get bailed out by taxpayers?
But seriously, for the Gender Studies majors out there, I think we all know the answer.
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.
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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