Articles from the August 5, 2021 edition
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Court strikes down Alaska's campaign contribution limit for individuals
JUNEAU (AP) - A divided federal appeals court panel has struck down several campaign contribution caps in Alaska, including a $500-a-year limit on what an individual can give to a candidate for the Legislature or governor. The decision, released...
State lawyer who posted racist comments no longer on the job
JUNEAU (AP) - An assistant state attorney general identified by a news outlet as the person behind a social media account that posted racist and antisemitic comments no longer works for the state Department of Law, an agency spokesperson said. Grace...
Judge upholds Alaska's ranked-choice voting law
JUNEAU (AP) – Absent an appeal and reversal by the state Supreme Court, Alaskans next year will select candidates for governor, Legislature and Congress without partisan primary elections. A state court judge on July 29 upheld a new voting process s...
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Heat waves, drought killing West Coast salmon
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Baby salmon are dying by the thousands in one California river, and an entire run of endangered salmon could be wiped out in another. Fishermen who make their living off adult...
