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The second session of the 32nd Alaska Legislature wrapped last week. Nikiski Republican Rep. Ben Carpenter said conversations about budget this year were different than those of other sessions.
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Eight Alaska lawmakers are meeting this month to talk through big-picture fiscal issues that have stumped Legislatures for years. The Comprehensive Fiscal…
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A delayed state budget process could result in temporary layoffs, or “pink slips,” for Alaska's teachers. It’s what happens when the Legislature is behind…
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Several Alaska Republican legislators have signed on to a bill defending what they call “COVID-19 immunization rights.” Representatives Ben Carpenter, of…
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A quarter way into the legislative session, Alaska House representatives have their committee assignments. That means they can start considering and…
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Local lawmakers are among the millions of conservatives flocking to Parler and MeWe, unregulated social media sites that have become increasingly popular…
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Incumbent Ben Carpenter and challenger Paul Dale are seeking the House District 29 seat, representing Nikiski, Sterling, Hope and the eastern peninsula.
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Campaigning during a pandemic is going to look different this year. Gone are the days of big, in-person town halls and door-to-door canvassing. But that…
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This week, the Legislature returned to Juneau from a recess to work on distributing COVID-19 relief funds in the state. Because they were coming from all…
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On this week's Kenai Conversation, the central Kenai Peninsula's legislative delegation shared their thoughts on the state budget, COVID-19 stimulus…