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Sen. Sullivan talks with Alaska’s News Source about combatting fentanyl crisis and president-elect Trump Alaska's News Source21:26Alaska Dan Sullivan Alaska Senate
Newly elected lawmaker sees opportunity for Alaska seafood in Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign Intrafish18:42Alaska Business Business (US)
Division of Election plans to recount Wasilla state House race decided by just 12 votes Alaska Public Media18:20Alaska
Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Washington after long journey from Alaska Scripps News13:03Alaska US Capitol Politics
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Division of Election plans to recount Wasilla state House race decided by just 12 votes Alaska Public Media18:20 6-Dec-24
Liberals' Arctic policy comes at 'a critical moment,' Joly says, but with no new defence… Ottawa Citizen17:29 6-Dec-24
State Persistence Secures Alaskans Access to Trails in Fortymile River Area Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)11:25 6-Dec-24
In the last 7 days
Recount of ranked choice repeal ballot measure gets underway in Juneau Alaska Public Media21:19 4-Dec-24
Alaska Senate’s minority caucus will include six Republicans led by Wasillia Sen. Mike Shower Alaska Public Media18:16 4-Dec-24
‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling? Yahoo! UK & Ireland10:08 4-Dec-24
Anchorage nonprofits recieve thousands of dollars in donations from Mayor’s Charity Ball Alaska's News Source22:01 3-Dec-24
Alaska governor welcomes Trump's pro-energy agenda Fox News - YouTube20:39 3-Dec-24
Alaska’s state-backed housing lender relaunches $10,000 rebate for new energy-efficient homes Alaska Public Media19:59 3-Dec-24
Newly elected lawmaker sees opportunity for Alaska seafood in Trump's 'Make America Healthy Again' campaign Intrafish18:42 3-Dec-24
Alaska Governor Sees ‘Certainty’ for Oil, Gas Under Trump Yahoo! US15:43 3-Dec-24
Heather Nobrega Named as Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) Director Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)13:56 3-Dec-24
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy 'hopes' Trump repeals energy executive orders on first day in office Fox News09:44 3-Dec-24
Alaska election results are official: Here are 5 takeaways Alaska Public Media01:29 2-Dec-24
40th Anniversary of the Alaska Naval Militia Governor of Alaska (Press Release)13:40 1-Dec-24
In the last month
Project 2025: Uaf professors issues warning, as Trump team names those with ties to administration Alaska's News Source20:47 29-Nov-24
Robert Bridges Found Guilty of Murdering Wife Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)11:46 29-Nov-24
Douglas Maliski of Seward Convicted for Possessing and Distributing Child Pornography Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)11:46 29-Nov-24
Governor Mike Dunleavy Grants Clemency to Five Alaskans Who Have Rebuilt Their Lives Governor of Alaska (Press Release)13:36 28-Nov-24
Sene Tela Sentenced to 12 Years for Facebook Marketplace Robbery Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)18:58 27-Nov-24
Antony Socarras Convicted of Murder of Girlfriend Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)18:58 27-Nov-24
Office of Special Prosecutions Completes Review of Officer-Involved Shooting in Anchorage Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)12:00 27-Nov-24
Alaska prepares recount in narrow defeat of proposal to repeal ranked-choice voting The Washington Times23:34 26-Nov-24
Sen. Sullivan talks with Alaska’s News Source about combatting fentanyl crisis and president-elect Trump Alaska's News Source21:26 26-Nov-24
Patrick Tauanuu Convicted of Murder in the First Degree & Murder in the Second Degree Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)20:13 26-Nov-24
Jess Clucas of Clam Gulch Sentenced to 271 Years for Sexually Abusing Children Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)18:01 26-Nov-24
William Vitkus is new Kodiak DA Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)18:01 26-Nov-24
Ranked-choice voting continues to work in Alaska. It would everywhere else, too. The Washington Post17:44 26-Nov-24
Alaska Republican Party hires a Trump lawyer to watch recount of ranked choice repeal measure KTOO13:22 26-Nov-24
‘Could not afford that contract’: Fairbanks mayor denies firefighter union claims, as arbitration looms Alaska's News Source22:14 25-Nov-24
Alaska Republican Party hires a Trump lawyer to watch recount in Ballot Measure 2 Alaska Public Media20:58 25-Nov-24
Raymond Pointer Convicted of 2023 Shooting of Lance Bourgeois Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)19:05 25-Nov-24
Judge To Rule Against State’s Authority to Permit Access, State Will Appeal and Defend its Rights Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)11:38 25-Nov-24
“Powered by Native Voters, Ranked-Choice Voting and Open Primaries Survive in Alaska” Election Law (Weblog)15:01 23-Nov-24
Adoption Day Governor of Alaska (Press Release)14:31 23-Nov-24
Health providers for transgender Alaskans worry next Trump administration will jeopardize patient care Alaska Public Media14:30 22-Nov-24
Capitol Christmas tree arrives in Washington after long journey from Alaska Scripps News13:03 22-Nov-24
Alaska votes to keep ranked choice voting in place Washington Examiner11:06 22-Nov-24
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Arrival C-Span (Video)09:56 22-Nov-24
‘Getting butts in seats’ a top concern for new Fairbanks North Star Borough mayor Alaska's News Source03:52 22-Nov-24
For the first time, women will outnumber men in the Alaska House next year Alaska Public Media21:18 21-Nov-24
Top-Four Primary with Ranked Choice Voting Survives in Alaska Ballot Access News (Weblog)19:07 21-Nov-24
Third time’s the charm: Nick Begich defeats Mary Peltola for Alaska’s lone House seat Washington Examiner16:12 21-Nov-24
Ranked-Choice Voting Loses Everywhere Except Alaska New York Magazine15:25 21-Nov-24
Instagram posts stated on November 18, 2024 in an Instagram post : "Ballot dumps" in Pennsylvania, California, North… PolitiFact15:15 21-Nov-24
Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin Reason14:51 21-Nov-24
Republican Nick Begich Beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska’s US House Race NTD News11:22 21-Nov-24
Republicans take back Alaska's House seat, solidifying the GOP's slim majority The Blaze10:37 21-Nov-24
GOP Challenger Unseats Dem Incumbent To Win Alaska's Lone House Seat The Daily Caller08:20 21-Nov-24
Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh, CJ McCormick ousted according to final unofficial vote count Alaska Public Media01:27 21-Nov-24
Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh and CJ McCormick ousted after final ballot count Alaska Public Media01:24 21-Nov-24
Anchorage Assembly unanimously passes Mayor LaFrance’s 2025 budget Alaska's News Source01:04 21-Nov-24
“Ranked choice voting and open primaries retained in Alaska after final ballot count” Election Law (Weblog)23:18 20-Nov-24
Mary Peltola, First Alaska Native Member of Congress, Defeated by Trump-backed Candidate Nick Begich Native News Online23:08 20-Nov-24
Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska’s only House seat Los Angeles Times23:01 20-Nov-24
Republican Nick Begich beats incumbent for Alaska's sole House seat: AP Just The News22:44 20-Nov-24
Begich Defeats Peltola in Alaska Political Wire22:39 20-Nov-24
Toksook Bay's Nellie Jimmie will represent the Lower Kuskokwim in the Alaska House KYUK22:11 20-Nov-24
Trump-backed Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska’s only House seat The Washington Times22:04 20-Nov-24
Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska´s only House… MailOnline21:45 20-Nov-24
Republican Businessman Nick Begich Ousts First-Term Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola HuffPost (US)21:43 20-Nov-24
US Senate Passes Resolution Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month Native News Online19:23 20-Nov-24
Ranked choice tabulation is set for 5 p.m. today. Watch it live here. KYUK18:58 20-Nov-24
‘Enough is enough’: King Cove officials hail Biden Administration backing for Izembek road Alaska Public Media14:53 20-Nov-24
Increased Oil Drilling in Alaska on the Agenda With New Trump Administration High North News10:58 20-Nov-24
California Bucks Alaska and Missouri by Rejecting Minimum Wage Ballot Initiative Reason10:41 20-Nov-24
“Ranked choice voting repeal now trailing by 45 votes ahead of final Alaska ballot count and tabulation Wednesday” Election Law (Weblog)09:34 20-Nov-24
Biden Administration voices support for controversial Izembek road KUCB00:59 20-Nov-24
Ballot measure to repeal Alaska’s ranked choice voting system is now failing by 192 votes KYUK19:14 19-Nov-24
Alaska pollock producers join coalition calling for Biden Administration to halt marine monument expansion Intrafish13:03 19-Nov-24
Dire condition of Alaska’s seafood industry has many causes and no easy fixes, experts say Alaska Public Media12:01 19-Nov-24
“Effort to repeal ranked choice voting and open primaries in Alaska on track to narrowly fail after latest ballot count” Election Law (Weblog)11:34 19-Nov-24
“Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Alaska campaign finance laws” Election Law (Weblog)10:43 19-Nov-24
Ranked Choice Voting Survives in Alaska Political Wire07:47 19-Nov-24
What to expect from the 34th Alaska Legislature Alaska Public Media18:24 18-Nov-24
Inspired by Anchorage, Palmer to weigh new process to oust mayor, council members Alaska Public Media13:14 18-Nov-24
Supreme Court leaves in place Alaska campaign disclosure rules voters approved in 2020 The Columbian, Washington11:39 18-Nov-24
Republican declares victory Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:02 18-Nov-24
Alaska Apprenticeship Week Governor of Alaska (Press Release)14:21 17-Nov-24
Biden administration throws support behind road through Alaska’s Izembek wildlife refuge The Columbian, Washington09:16 17-Nov-24
Election update: Begich declares victory, margin for ranked choice repeal now under 900 votes Alaska Public Media22:02 16-Nov-24
Deb Haaland’s critics say Burgum’s leadership will be good for energy, Alaska Natives and hunters Just The News21:43 16-Nov-24
Republicans Flip Alaska Congressional District; Two California Districts Remain Uncalled 270 to Win14:35 16-Nov-24
Anchorage mayor’s proposed alcohol tax budget poised to see cuts Alaska's News Source01:52 16-Nov-24
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling The Independent00:17 16-Nov-24
‘They were surprising to me’: Alaska senators respond to Trump cabinet picks Alaska's News Source00:00 16-Nov-24
New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight Alaska Public Media20:05 15-Nov-24
Nov 15, 2024 Esquire12:38 15-Nov-24
Anchorage Jury Finds State Corrections Not Liable for Attempted Suicide Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)12:35 15-Nov-24
Biden Admin Backs Controversial Alaskan Land Swap, Road Law36022:21 14-Nov-24
Amid speculation, Dunleavy will not be Interior Secretary for Trump administration Alaska's News Source21:23 14-Nov-24
Biden administration gives support to controversial land trade in Alaska wildlife refuge Alaska Public Media12:08 14-Nov-24
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration The White House (Press Release)09:11 14-Nov-24
Begich III maintains lead, and the repeal of ranked choice is still passing in updated election results KYUK02:20 14-Nov-24
Speculation grows about Dunleavy potentially serving in Trump administration as governor cancels late night announcement Alaska's News Source21:48 13-Nov-24
Rumors abound that Dunleavy may join the Trump administration. Here’s what that could mean for Alaska. Alaska Public Media20:30 13-Nov-24
Biden backs controversial road through Alaska wildlife refuge The Washington Post17:48 13-Nov-24
State Wins Ruling Reversing Excessive Critical Habitat Designations For Ringed and Bearded Seals Alaska Department of Law (Press Release)19:53 12-Nov-24
Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $28 Million to Alaska and Ohio to Implement Digital Inclusion Efforts National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Press Release)17:26 12-Nov-24
Pantheon trumpets US well and Trump support of Alaska pipeline project Upstream11:02 12-Nov-24
What a Trump win could mean for Dunleavy, data farms and oil development in Alaska Alaska's News Source18:38 11-Nov-24
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy Has Discussed Becoming Interior Secretary With Trump’s Transition Team NOTUS16:51 11-Nov-24
Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump KTOO13:21 11-Nov-24
GOP's Nick Begich Bids to Flip Alaska House Seat NewsMax12:33 11-Nov-24
Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the Porcupine caribou herd CBC.ca21:10 8-Nov-24
Coalition lawmakers say they’re confident bipartisan Alaska House majority will hold Alaska Public Media22:06 7-Nov-24
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Alaska Public Media15:31 7-Nov-24
Voters in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska Pass Paid Sick Leave Ballot Measures Truthout11:39 7-Nov-24
Biden Administration Plans Minimal Alaska Oil Lease Sale OilPrice.com06:38 7-Nov-24
Biden moves to limit drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:19 7-Nov-24
Bipartisan coalitions claim control of both Alaska House and Senate Alaska Public Media01:43 7-Nov-24
Alaska governor talks Trump victory, energy needs in state Alaska's News Source23:20 6-Nov-24
Alaska Republican leaders celebrate Trump’s victory Alaska Public Media20:49 6-Nov-24
Alaska voters favor minimum wage hike, sick leave mandate with most votes counted KYUK19:40 6-Nov-24
Repeal of Alaska’s ranked choice pulls ahead as election results continue to come in KYUK17:58 6-Nov-24

      
            
      
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Alaska is considered a red state. In the federal government, Alaska is represented by two U.S. Senators and one U.S. Representative. Both Senators, Lisa Murkowski, and Dan Sullivan, are Republican whilst the House Representative is a Democrat. Alaska has a Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.
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