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Friday: Burgum of North Dakota is Interior Secretary for Trump Administration
And Peltola said something else during a House Transportation hearing: She probably is not going to be in Congress in January. That is not what her fundraising letter says
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Breaking: Trump to name Gov. Doug Burgum to Interior Department
Dunleavy was passed over in favor of Gov. Burgum. But it’s an upgrade from Deb. Haaland, at least.
Late last night, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said, “Doug Burgum is a fantastic pick for Secretary of the Interior. Doug’s experience as Governor of North Dakota and in the private sector will be invaluable in pushing the President’s agenda regarding more oil, gas, coal and critical minerals and rare earths. Alaska stands to benefit greatly with Doug at the helm of the Department of Interior.”
Scam: Is Peltola prepared to commit election fraud?
Have we ever heard of a sitting member of Congress for Alaska spinning fake election numbers to try to raise money to fight for reelection? This deserves national coverage.
Yet, in a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee meeting on Thursday, concerning the Coast Guard’s activities in the Arctic region, including its icebreaking responsibilities, Peltola told her fellow lawmakers that she probably won’t be in Congress in January, but she is still interested in the topic. On CPAN2.
Count goes on: Division of Elections says there are 35,000 ballots to go
Since this analysis, there were another 8,500 ballots counted, but Mary says there are tens of thousands more from rural Alaska.
How about the repeal of ranked-choice voting?
Phil Izon, who helped get the question on the ballot, crunched the numbers and here is what it looks like since the first count was released on Election Day:
32,494 - Yes 47.5%
35,831 - No 52.4%
68,325 - Total votes counted on this ballot measure since initial count announced on Election Day
Nov. 5
Yes to Repeal - 113,708 - 51.30%
No to Repeal - 107,946 - 48.70%
Nov. 6
Yes to Repeal - 125,230 - 50.87%
No to Repeal - 120,941 - 49.13%
Nov. 7
Yes to Repeal - 125,489 - 50.83%
No to Repeal - 121,367 - 49.17%
Nov. 8
Yes to Repeal - 125,610 - 50.84%
No to Repeal - 121,473 - 49.16%
Nov. 13
Yes to Repeal - 146,182 - 50.4%
No to Repeal - 143,770 - 49.6%
Nov. 14
Yes to Repeal - 146,202 - 50.4%
No to Repeal - 143,777 - 49.6%
Repeal of ranked-choice voting hangs by a thread
Our prediction is that it will win or lose by 600 votes.
Must Read Alaska calls Alaska’s congressional race for Nick Begich
In spite of what Mary says, she cannot honestly catch Nick. We call it.
More ballots
Today is the last day for the Division of Elections to receive civilian ballots. This will be the last big count. Military ballots from overseas will dribble in until Nov. 20, when the ranking will take place.
No significant movement has been seen in the congressional race or Ballot Measure 2. The repeal of ranked-choice voting is ahead by 2,425 votes.
Extortion: Biden Administration relents on King Cove road, but only if …
In the 11th hour, Biden tries to screw Natives out of their lands. You want to live? Give the feds your land, he’s saying.
John Thune elected Senate majority leader
Since this story, Mike Johnson was also confirmed as speaker.
Tulsi Gabbard to be director of National Intelligence, Rep. Matt Gaetz to be U.S. Attorney General
The Gaetz appointment is making heads explode. But remember this crew of “qualified individuals?”
Team America: Marco Rubio nominated as Secretary of State
The son of Cuban immigrants and a strong defender of Israel’s right to peaceably exist will replace Blinken.
New Xunaa borough approved by boundary commission, but local voters will ultimately decide
A section of unorganized borough of Alaska could become the 20th borough with Hoonah as its seat of government.
Irony of the week
Chris Constant
This day in history
Nov. 15, 1973, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act was signed by President Richard Nixon; the pipeline—which connects the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay to the port of Valdez. Four years later it was operating.
Columns
Fritz Pettyjohn: The beginning of four years of fearless leadership
There is not much time to right the ship. Not much time at all, and Trump is not wasting it.
Tim Barto: Oilers’ withdraw from 2025 season in Alaska Baseball League
What does this mean for Alaska baseball?
Jamie Allard: Happy Veterans Day to the next generation
We often think of the past on Veterans Day, but we must think about the future.
Tim Barto: A veteran’s baseball experience retold
This is a tale from the Vietnam War that will warm your heart.
Michael Tavoliero: Is it time for Dahlstrom to retire?
Tavoliero expresses the frustration many are feeling with this ranked-choice mess. It does not have to be like this.
Pedro Gonzalez: Lessons from hospital bond vote
An analysis of the finances at South Peninsula Hospital gives clues to why the bond issue failed in October.
Bob Bird: The election, ANWR, the budget, PFD, and the 90/10
Wally Hickel had it figure out.
Alexander Dolitsky: Expect extreme opposition to Donald Trump to continue
Our country is badly split, and the opponents will make it hard for him to accomplish his agenda.
Jim Minnery: We won the World Series! And other observations about the 2024 election
Wins and losses.
Win Gruening: Let’s consider tightening cell phone restrictions in schools
We didn’t really need a study to tell us what is obvious — the cell phones are destroying learning and socializing.
Alaska oil: $71.20
Henry Hub gas: $2.98
Alaska North Slope Production: 476,589
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $81,505,200,000
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