Lol, what a quote

Is the Nissan Leaf the official car of Sitka? They are all over the place

When the *possibility* that Anchorage would put sanctioned parking near to this shopping center, it generated like half a dozen posts and a couple FB live streams from Assembly Member McCormick, and hundreds of angry comments from his followers. Ah well, I'm sure we'll see the same now.

For more on AG Taylor's candidacy, visit tregforalaska.com

Why does he look so much like a movie character who wants to make dancing in this town illegal

Heilala resigned yesterday, effective tomorrow, so that he can help jam through these measures.

Are you telling me that six dudes are gonna take up a statement about abortion #akleg

The BSA veto justifiably is getting much attention, but I also noticed Governor Dunleavy vetoed about 30 pct of Medicaid funding to support clinic behavioral health services. Seems bad both with the reconciliation bill pending, and with Alaska's intense need for that type of care. #akleg

open chart, keep scrolling down www.gelliottmorris.com/p/republican...

All this for some "cybersecurity" knowledge the state will render useless when it freely hands over your data to the federal government, anyway

This is so fucking disgusting. As though Rep Jimmie wasn't making these statements from her own agency and knowledge, as though she was wrong. Also, the conflation with better access to elections and Democrats is so telling. Like Republicans don't have ballots rejected?

So the feds come asking and the Dept of Health - which should know about the importance of protecting PII more than most agencies, and is extremely protecting of public health data - just hands it over? alaskabeacon.com/2025/05/15/a...

After years of elections reforms bills coming so close to the finish line, it's time to get this done. Particularly exciting are the provisions ensuring absentee ballots can be cured, and won't be thrown out because of the meaningless witness signature requirement #akleg www.adn.com/politics/ala...

Hey, remember that legislation that would allow the federal gov't to strip a non-profit's status because a cabinet secretary deems it a "terrorist-supporting organization," a clear tool for targeting political enemies? It's back: theintercept.com/2025/05/12/t...

The two changes identified here - 80 hours a month of work or similar, and 2x/year eligibility verification - will increase government involvement in people's lives, and make it harder to administer, esp. smaller states. Meanwhile, millions lose coverage. apnews.com/article/medi...

I have a lot of doubts this will be used to give criminal penalties to people doing bonfires on the beach at Point Woronzof, or the Hillside people doing backyard burns before it's too late alaskapublic.org/news/anchora...

"In addition to trips, he said, it also provides training for state attorneys on subjects like organized retail crime, online gaming and artificial intelligence." Yeah, I would love to see those slide decks. These are just corporate interests!

I can't think of a better example right now of why politicians of all parties should think a little more deeply when that instinct to establish a new crime, or stiffen penalties. You cannot know with confidence how they'll be enforced.

Hey, also, how much money is the company spending to install security theater infrastructure and hire private security to harass people for receipts? www.adn.com/opinions/202...

Detaining people doesn't mean you get to do it in an inhumane way. www.acluak.org/en/press-rel...

This season on Mindhunter

"Medication records from pharmacy chains, lab testing and genomics data from patients treated by the [VA and IHS], claims from private insurers and data from smartwatches and fitness trackers will all be linked together" Unbelievably frightening www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-...

They could not be clearer about who they think is a legitimate American or Alaskan

Feels weird amid everything else to speak on this, but what in hell am I reading here? This is just a story about one person with the authority to disappear people from public spaces, with no reporting on protection of rights, and the only indication of outcomes is that nobody knows.

I'm glad this turned out this way, but it's also exhibit 850 for why electing judges is a god awful idea

Honestly, if this doesn't lay bare the hollowness of screaming about ballot harvesting, fraud, trying to prevent people from giving voters water, etc over the last 8 years, I don't know what would. It's not a prize, it's actual undue influence on elections. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

An ear infection should not be left to fester, develop into meningitis, lead to symptoms assumed to be a drug overdose. Oh and by the way, you're granted parole while in a coma just before dying. #akleg www.adn.com/alaska-news/...

Hey, if you're upset about Trump's Truth Social post about campus protests, also be aware that Gov. Dunleavy's anti-protest bill will get heard Thursday in #akleg. Take a minute to let the committee know you won't let your free speech rights get trampled on: secure.everyaction.com/qv9xRqgDQkKl...

Almost 40 percent of births in AK covered by Medicaid.

A very disappointing day, but the way this vote went down, in addition to the House-Senate differences ... seems like there are some fissures and keeping up pressure can be effective. And there's no choice to do otherwise. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...

It's very easy to get up and shout "waste, fraud, abuse" but nobody working in the Medicaid space has suggested that the way to address inefficiency is taking a hatchet to spending. Maddening.

Knew this email reminded me of something

Can't believe the cowards who passed the motion dared to allegedly reaffirm academic freedom and freedom of expression. There's a direct line between the movement to ban books because they have queer characters and here.

Comically unjustifiable. The richest man on earth plundering the government for info he can't already access. Electeds really need to get their asses in gear and slow things to a halt, use whatever leverage they have and get creative beyond photo stunts

God, this would be such a disaster for Alaska. No way could state funds cover the difference.

www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/... "Bind that shit up in the courts" can still be part of the playbook

Note the postal service is listed here as a major employer. Hollowing out the workforce is only going to exacerbate post office issues in Alaska elections. #akleg

There's a lot to iron out to ensure voting rights are protected and remedied, but I am definitely excited that proposals are on the table from the House, governor, and soon, Senate. Getting this conversation started early in session was important. #akleg www.adn.com/politics/ala...

The main reason to ditch the witness signature requirement and get a ballot curing system is because those steps would help uphold Alaskans' fundamental right to vote. But also, pragmatically, margins in Alaska races can be incredibly tight. Hundreds of votes can maybe make a difference! #akleg

Does anyone looking the other way on this care to think about the Hyde Amendment? Get ready to see this rider multiply and creep into other things. thehill.com/homenews/504...

It's not new for the NDAA to be a vehicle for ideological riders, but not expanding IVF coverage, while banning coverage of gender-affirming care for kids of servicemembers, can't be squared against Support The Troops rhetoric we so often hear. alaskabeacon.com/2024/12/09/d...

When Support The Troops means punishing their children

Can't stop thinking about a throwaway comment from a network news broadcast, CBS maybe, at the end of a segment discussing people's awful experiences with health insurance companies. Something like "we could run stories like this every day." Ok? Then do it!

It rules that last week Rep. Peltola voted against HR 9495, which would allow the federal gov't to punish dissent by stripping orgs of their non-profit status. But it's coming up for a vote again, so here's a chance to thank her and urge continued opposition. secure.everyaction.com/52NUUlvhRkW2...