Which Alaska Republican women's clubs are sticking with Nick Begich?
Which Alaska Republican women's clubs are sticking with Nick Begich?
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Valley Republican Women of Alaska pass resolution supporting Nick Begich for Congress
Republican women are the backbone of the party, and also the muscle, as these women roll up their sleeves and do the work. Valley Republican women say Nick is the right person for these times. They issued a full-throated resolution.
They’re sticking with Nick: Another leading Republican women’s club endorses Nick Begich for Congress
Republican Women of Fairbanks issued their similar resolution next.
One more for the newsletter — Kenai Republican women
Late last night I received a third club endorsement resolution from the Kenai Republican women, and they are sticking with Nick as well. Story later today at www.mustreadalaska.com
Summer salad luncheon with AWRC in Anchorage
The popular Anchorage Republican Women’s Club get-together was attended by over 75 people this year, including Carmela Warfield, who is the chairwoman of the Alaska Republican Party. No sign of the governor, though. Nor Sen. Dan Sullivan. Sen. Lisa Murkowski doesn’t ever attend any Republican events. But both congressional candidates Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were there. There was polite applause for Nancy and whoops and applause for Nick. The club’s position is that Trump should stay out of the Alaska congressional race and let Alaskans decide. Dahlstrom is a member of the club.
Listicle: Days when the federal and city governments won’t work for you
Just in case you can’t keep up with all the federal holidays.
Biden cash advantage crumbles
It turns out, convicting Donald Trump fired up the voters. Here’s how the campaign fundraising went in May:
~ Biden and DNC raised $81 million, has $91.6 million cash on hand
~ Trump and RNC raised $141 million, has $116.5 million cash on hand
Manhattan DA drops charges against Columbia University students
There really are two systems of justice — one for spoiled students at Columbia University and one for Donald Trump. 30 students who broke in and occupied Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall won’t face charges. District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought the 34 felony charges against Trump, said the students had no prior criminal history, so he didn’t want to charge them with criminal trespass.
Department of Interior report: Dams harm Northwest tribes
The federal government lays out the case for the tribes to sue the federal government.
Tim Barto: Alaska baseball exceeds expectations for talented AF cadet
Meet Bo Brantingham, on the mound this year for the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks, but also an active duty Air Force cadet. Catch some games, why don’t ya.
Two missing, presumed perished in plane crash on Kenai Peninsula
Update: Bodies of the two men — both experienced pilots — were found inside the plane in 193 feet of water. The plane was located by divers and drones and floated, dragged to shore, and their bodies were taken to Anchorage for forensics by the State Medical Examiner.
Just for fun: Flap-free flag invented by Elon Musk so you can fly it in a national park
Artificial Intelligence humor comes to you compliments of the highly talented Craig Compeau of Compeau’s in Fairbanks, where sports is pure fun and having fun is pure sport.
Sen. Sullivan: Taking issue with News-Miner’s inaccurate take on Denali flag incident
The senator comes out swinging against the Fairbanks editorial board for its completely inaccurate account of what happened in Denali National Park.
Climate activists paint Stonehenge orange
They’ve vandalized Van Gogh’s, the Vatican, now Stonehenge. And, shock, Taylor Switf’s private jet. Who funds them? Read this.
In Seattle, the Holocaust Center was vandalized this week with a spray painted “Genocide in Gaza,” as the Left continues its mayhem across America.
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This day in history
June 21 1788 US Constitution went into effect when New Hampshire was the 9th state to ratify it.
Columns
Win Gruening: A strong, independent community hospital is important to Juneau
SEARHC, the Native medical center, is high-grading patients and leaving Bartlett with the expensive ones, while SEARHC is funded federally.
Linda Boyle: Lawsuits are gunning for Pfizer for misrepresenting Covid shot and intimidating critics
Texas and Kansas attorneys general say Pfizer bullied the public and lied about the vaccine.
Tim Barto: So long to the Say Hey Kid
He was a five-tool player of extraordinary talent.
Greg Sarber: Who benefits from Alaska’s minimum wage initiative?
Everywhere in the state, businesses are already paying far above the minimum wage. What gives with this initiative? It’s all about driving a certain voter out to the polls.
Nolan Willis: Emissions reduction or self-flagellation
The new climate religion explained: In this religion, we have sin (greenhouse gas emissions), judgment (a future where Mother Nature exacts revenge), and penance (decarbonization). Unfortunately, this new religion lacks a salvation plan but offers an elusive path toward “greater harmony with nature.” None of this appears scientific or even logical. In fact, it seems pantheistic.
Wayne Heimer: National Park Service functionaries impose ‘park values’ they make up as they go along
The idea that there is some "park value" that excludes the American flag is just something made up by some government functionary. It's an example of overreach.
Linda Boyle: Ninth Circuit Appeals Court rules the Covid-19 shot is not actually a vaccine
While the court says it’s not a vaccine, the CDC changes the definition of “vaccine.”
Alaska oil: $86.62
Henry Hub gas: $2.91
Alaska North Slope Production: 442,812
Permanent Fund (principal and earnings reserve): $80,975,700,000
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