Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
Andrew Kitchenman is the state government and politics reporter for Alaska Public Media and KTOO in Juneau. Reach him at akitchenman@alaskapublic.org.
Dunleavy administration to spend $600,000 on Outside law firm to help with union lawsuits
The state posted a request for proposals for a law firm that has experience arguing cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Legal expert: Previous Alaska Supreme Court decisions favor Recall Dunleavy argument
A national expert in recalls of elected officials said the legal fight over the proposed recall of Gov. Mike Dunleavy highlights how unusual Alaska’s law on the issue is.
Joshua Spivak has been following recalls of...
Recall Dunleavy group sues over rejected application
The group seeking to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy has sued over the rejection of its recall application.
Pioneer Homes residents sue Dunleavy, state over sudden rate increase
The plaintiffs argue that having their rates more than double in a single month is unreasonable and made without reasonable notice. They also say that residents are faced with decisions like divorce and bankruptcy as a result of the increases.
Top Alaska elections official rejects Dunleavy recall
Recall supporters are expected to appeal the action.
Alaska Senate Republicans confirm Revak for open Senate seat
The Alaska Senate Republicans voted Saturday to confirm Rep. Josh Revak to fill a vacant Senate seat in Anchorage.
Trump takes to Twitter to back Dunleavy amid recall effort
The Recall Dunleavy chair says the president should stay out of state politics.
In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps
The Alaska Legislature’s top budget analyst noted that the Legislature can steer money to different parts of the university.
Judge approves signature gathering for initiative that would change state elections
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Yvonne Lamoureux overruled Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer, who rejected the Alaska’s Better Elections Initiative.
Dunleavy reaches his supporters, inside and outside Alaska, through national media outlets
In the appearances on Fox News, Breitbart News and talk radio shows, Dunleavy has drawn a parallel between the potential recall effort he’s facing and the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.
Former state lawyer sues over being fired, saying she couldn’t sign Dunleavy “pledge of loyalty”
Former assistant public advocate Kelly Parker filed the lawsuit in Anchorage Superior Court on October 8th, against Dunleavy, his former chief of staff Tuckerman Babcock, and the state.
State senators’ support may clear path for Revak confirmation
Multiple senators, including Senate President Cathy Giessel, said they support confirming Anchorage Republican Rep. Josh Revak to the District M Senate seat.
“I’m going to come off my high horse.” Alaska’s Republican senators inch closer compromise on dividend
Why hasn’t Alaska solved the problem of what to do about the permanent fund dividend? A long-term solution faces major political obstacles.
Rule change would allow attorney general to represent governor in ethics complaints
The attorney general’s office says the change would simplify the process for handling complaints. But critics say the proposal could lead to the state footing the bill when top state officials commit violations.
How public media is covering the story of broadcast funding cuts in Alaska
While it can be challenging for news organizations to cover themselves, we decided to do a story on the impact of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of all public broadcasting funding. Here's why.
Press Secretary Shuckerow is the latest to exit Alaska governor’s team
Shuckerow is the fourth prominent departure from the governor’s office in just over two months.
Public broadcasting stations in Alaska trying to make up for loss of state funds
The state funding ranged from 7% to 28% of public media stations’ budgets. But the loss could lead to some Alaska stations losing much more federal funding.
Local hire law unconstitutional, Alaska AG says
Clarkson says the state should stop enforcing a provision of state law requiring some private employers to hire Alaskans.
With Arduin out, Alaska’s budget process is about to change
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration plans to have commissioners play a more prominent role in the budget process this year.
Rep. Laddie Shaw, blocked from Senate seat appointment, says he wasn’t fairly judged
The Alaska Senate Republicans rejected on Thursday Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s choice to fill a vacant Senate seat.
The senators blocked the confirmation of Anchorage Republican Rep. Laddie Shaw. The seat became vacant in August when Sen. Chris...