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Four lawsuits challenge Alaska Redistricting Board’s new legislative map
Four lawsuits have been filed against the Alaska Redistricting Board, seeking to change parts of the legislative map it adopted last month. Each lawsuit argues that communities were wrongly placed in the same district with other communities they have little in common with.
The Mat-Su Borough is suing over Alaska’s new redistricting maps
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough says the recently drawn legislative boundaries dilutes the votes of borough residents.
Conservative Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid for Alaska governor
In an announcement posted on social media, Rep. Christopher Kurka, R-Wasilla, criticized Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.
Critics raise concerns with new Alaska political boundaries
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough, known as a hotbed of conservatism, gained the most population since the 2010 Census and will keep the same number of seats in the Alaska Legislature under a new map of state political boundaries that some critics say short-changes the area.
Alaska Redistricting Board finishes work to adopt maps; opponents say courts could toss out portions
The board split over the final map. All three members who were appointed by Republican elected officials supported the map; the two who were not appointed by Republicans opposed the map’s adoption.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Not without controversy, the Alaska Redistricting Board finalizes it's legislative districts map. Also, a wolf hunt on Prince of Wales Island fuels controversy. And a classic Juneau hole-in-the-wall restaurant opens a replica in Anchorage.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
In a close vote, Alaska's redistricting board approves a final map. Also, the seaweed industry in Alaska could get a boost from a high-tech food preservation method. And a new study looks at how climate change has impacted subsistence harvesters in Northwest Alaska.
Alaska Redistricting Board chooses final Senate map despite gerrymandering allegation
Two board members expressed concern that the voting strength of racial minorities would be weakened by combining the neighborhood with Eagle River.
A new Alaska Senate map takes shape with Eagle River gaining a senator
The board chose a Senate map for Anchorage drawn by board member Bethany Marcum, who was appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Alaska Redistricting Board chooses map that emphasizes compact districts in Anchorage
The Alaska Redistricting Board adopted a new map for the Alaska House of Representatives districts on Friday.
The board voted 4–1 in favor of the...
Redistricting is underway in Alaska. But who gets to decide where the lines fall? | Alaska Insight
Redistricting is a lengthy process that takes place every ten years. Various draft proposals have already come under fire. Will the redistricting board be able to avoid litigation this time around?
Redistricting could reshape the Alaska Legislature. Here’s how.
Every ten years, a State board redraws the boundaries of Alaska’s legislative districts. The process is long and technical, but there’s a lot at stake. It can determine which party controls the state legislature. Alaska Public Media’s Annie Feidt explains.
A redistricting proposal has left Homer neighbors feeling stranded, highlighting a complex process
Under the state’s redistricting process, one proposal would have residents of communities near Homer in the same legislative district as Kodiak, which is 140 miles away by water. It's drawing concerns from some Alaskans and highlights the challenges the board is up against.
Alaskans continue to weigh in on proposed maps by Redistricting Board
Which Anchorage neighborhoods should share the same legislative districts was the focus of a hearing on Monday.
Redistricting board met with skepticism during first public hearing in Juneau
Members of the state board in charge of redrawing Alaska’s legislative districts got an earful from Juneau residents Monday. It was the first in a series of public hearings around the state.
Alaska Redistricting Board’s series of road shows begins this week
The state board in charge of redrawing Alaska’s legislative districts is kicking off a series of open house-style public hearings on proposed maps on Monday in Juneau.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, September 20, 2021
Alaska residents weigh in on the proposed redistricting maps. Also, scientists find a culprit in the dramatic fur seal decline in the Bering Sea: the pollock industry. And a new study will look at snow cover in Alaska.
Alaska Redistricting Board’s first drafts draw criticism and alternate plans
In one draft map, seven Democratic representatives were combined in three districts, while no Republicans were.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Doctors at Providence say they're overwhelmed with covid patients and are rationing care. Also, Democrats in Southeast question the proposed redistricting maps. And a restaurant in Chicken Alaska plays along with a national fast food ad campaign.
Alaska redistricting board adopts draft maps for new legislative boundaries
The board tasked with rewriting Alaska’s legislative boundaries based on the latest census has adopted two draft maps for comment.