Choosing Dunleavy’s Replacement: Who Decides?
When the news hit that my senator, Mike Dunleavy, was resigning from the legislature to run for governor, I immediately began getting phone calls asking if I would consider allowing …
Message to Governor Walker: Honor the Appointment Process
My senator, Mike Dunleavy, resigned two weeks ago to run for governor. The Alaska Constitution spells out the process for choosing his replacement until the next election. Now the governor …
Day 203: Democrat Leadership Pays Legislators Not to Show up to Work Today
In 203 days of session this year, I never once missed an announced floor session, excepting when Democrat legislators left Juneau in June and it afforded me the opportunity to …
Beam Me Up, Scotty: After 200 Days Legislators Have Now Left Orbit
If you’ve managed to escape the crazy antics of politicians in Juneau this year, my hat goes off to you. On any other year, you would be among the majority …
SB91 Repeal Effort Garners 12 Legislators But Falls Three Votes Short of Next Step
Even though the last 16 months have witnessed the spectacular crash and burn of SB91, the governor and most members of the legislature continue to have their foot pressed firmly …
Mat-Su Borough Votes Unanimously to Repeal SB91
On Tuesday, November 7th, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly voted unanimously in support of resolution 17-080 to repeal SB91. The resolution was sponsored by assemblymembers Leonard, Mayfield and Kowalke. All assemblymembers …
Day 190: Creating Crisis so that We Can ‘Fix’ Things
Legislators listen to a Juneau resident testify on the benefits of the SB54 crime bill. “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by …
Day 184: “Our Entire Criminal Justice System is Inherently Discriminatory”
The loyalty of House Democrats to SB91, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that it is hurting our communities, defies understanding. It requires a profoundly misguided understanding of the …
Day 183: Very Enlightening Exchange Last Night
Very enlightening exchange last night when the leadership of the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission (the organization that brought you SB91) testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee. The commission …
