Dunleavy's sixth State of State Address
Let's not forget how historic it is for an Alaska governor to serve two terms
Gov. Mike Dunleavy gave his sixth State of the State Address in Juneau last night, one day later than planned, due to awful weather and plane delays. He said: “As long as I’m governor, I’m going to work to make sure that the Alaska dream is within reach for anyone who wants to pursue it, so that we can realize our motto of North to the Future.”
He said, “We’re in competition for people, and that’s why we’re proposing policies this year to make Alaska the best place to live, have a family, and do business.”
Dunleavy has three more years as governor, or maybe less, if he becomes Secretary of the Interior.
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The photo that went ‘round the state
The Republicans of Anchorage are fuming at Mayor Dave Bronson’s communication director, Veronica Hoxie, for her appearance at a fundraising event for Rep. Mary Peltola and for memorializing it with a selfie. It looks like the communications effort over at Team Bronson shop needs work. Several district chairs of the GOP have gotten together to discuss this unforced error.
Alaska judge tosses man’s case against Trump being on Alaska ballot
A federal judge takes a pass on John Castro’s claim that the 14th Amendment applies to this particular candidate, due to his alleged support for insurrection. The case, from a different appeals court, is also at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Murkowski hires new state director, adds staff
You will recognize some of these names, especially one coming over from the Ted Stevens Foundation.
Congressional candidate Nick Begich picks up big endorsement: Congressman Byron Donalds
Byron Donalds is a well-known figure in Trump Country, and is part of the House Republican Majority.
Wednesday - Alaska House and Senate
House Education, 8 am
HB 55, EXTEND WORKFORCE INVEST BOARD ALLOCATIONS
Senate Finance, 9 am
SENATE BILL: FY24 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST
Lunch and Learn - Noon
Alaska Children's Trust presentation with Trevor Storrs, President and CEO, and Jen Griffis, Vice President of Policy & Advocacy, sponsored by Sen. Loki Tobin
House Judiciary, 1 pm
HB 88 Warehouse work quotas
HB 63 Repeal Workers’ Comp Appeals Commission
HB 105 Sex/reproduction Education in Schools
House Resources, 1 pm
HB 276 Reduce Royalty on Cook Inlet Oil & Gas
HB 223 Tax and Royalty for Certain Gas
House Finance, 1:30 pm
HB 270, Appropriation, Mental Health Budget
Senate Finance, 1 pm
Bills previously heard
Senate Judiciary, 1:30 pm
EO 133 Eliminating Criminal Justice Information Advisory Board
EO 135 Eliminating Alaska Safety Advisory Board
House Labor & Commerce, 1:30 pm
EO 127 Eliminating Board of Massage Therapists
EO 129 Eliminating Board of Barbers and Hairdressers
EO 130 Eliminating Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives
House Labor and Commerce, 3:15 pm
SB 89 Age for Tobacco/Nicotine/E-Cig; Tax
HB 254 Prohibit Porn to Minors
Senate Education, 3:30 pm
Presentation: The Prenatal-to-3 System of Care in Alaska byCynthia Osborne, Executive Director,Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact CenterAlaska Prenatal-to-3 Stakeholders
Senate Resources, 3:30 pm
HB 125 Trapping Cabins on State Land
SB 190BIG Game Hunting by Persons w/ Disability
SB 198 State Land for Remote Rec Cabin Sites
EO 128 Separating Board of directors of Alaska Energy Authority from AIDEA
House Tribal Affairs, 3:30 pm
Presentation: Meaningful Alaska Native Representation on Boards and Commissions by Richard Peterson, President, Tlingit & Haida; Waahlaal Giidaag Barbara Blake, Senior Director of the Alaska Native Policy Center, several others
House Ways and Means, 6 pm
HB 190 Alaska Sunset Commission
On the move
First Alaskans Institute has named Apagzuk/Apagruk Roy Agloinga as president and CEO, succeeding Liz Medicine Crow, who has run the organization for 12 years. He comes over from the Rasmuson Foundation, where he was an external affairs and granting program officer.
We appreciate all generous Alaskans who keep this conservative enterprise going!
January goes out like a lion
It’s a winter-storm warning across the northern Panhandle, with another 14 inches of snow on the way, and deepening cold in Anchorage, with no break in sight.
Gun-free zone or gun prepared? A choice for hardening campus safety in SB 173
Sen. Shelley Hughes has a bill to address campus violence. Arm qualified staff.
Alaska governor, AG join pushback against limits on ammo sales to civilians
Biden move would mean companies that supply ammo to the government could not also supply it to citizens. What could go wrong with that?
Halibut Cove woman sentenced for boat-buzzing of a moving floatplane in 2022
The drama at Halibut Cove has hopefully come to an end, with pretty much everyone in agreement that what she did was dangerous and just short of crazy.
Veterans Administration sued by transgender veterans for cutting them out of mutilation surgery they demand
One of the plaintiffs lost hope so he cut off one of his own testicles, but nicked an artery. Maybe we need to recruit different people for the military. Just saying.
UPS, after caving to Teamster’s deluxe contract demands in 2023, starts laying off workers
As predicted, the contract is so costly to the company that it’s going to have to make tough choices. Is this the end of UPS or the beginning of drone delivery for them?
Poll: Most Americans want Texas to stand its ground
Take our poll below and find out the results on Friday, but meanwhile, Rasmussen Report has answers from a national survey.
Question of the week: Let’s just say that Biden nationalizes the Texas National Guard and forces them to cut down the razor wire…
This day in history
Jan. 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the ocean off the coast of California.
Columns
Don Smith: Defined benefits would bankrupt Alaska
The writer breaks it all down for Sen. Giessel.
Wayne Heimer: Eagle Pass, Texas, and how it relates to Alaska lands issues and federal overreach
What does Eagle Pass have to do with ANILCA? You’ll be surprised.
Linda Boyle: Should U.S. surrender its sovereignty?
With WHO, a lot of major health mandates could come from an International body. Should the American people go along with WHO?
Mark Littlefield: I’m running for Chugiak-Eagle River’s seat on the Assembly
Meet the candidate who is the only one who signed up to represent the conservative corner of Greater Anchorage.
Tim Barto: School choice annual event promotes education freedom, parental rights
John Haxby: Alaska Railroad is neither feral or fair
Another perspective on the relationship between the Alaska Railroad and private property owners.
David Boyle: Colorado shows how to close schools
When districts run short of students, Jefferson County downsized its schools. It’s a lesson for Alaska towns and cities that are not producing children anymore — like Anchorage and Juneau.
Wayne Heimer: Compliance or common sense? The feds and their harassment of local miners
Read this story of how one solitary miner got the full treatment from federal agents who can only be described as SS.
John Shively: Alaska Railroad — feral or fair?
Shively, with Alaska Railroad, responds to Alex Gimarc’s columns criticizing the railroad for being a lousy neighbor.
Alaska oil: $82.61
Henry Hub gas: $2.49
Alaska North Slope Production: 499,518
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $78,683,800,000
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