Marijuana opposition group announces contribution

JUNEAU (AP) — A group formed to fight a ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana use in Alaska said Monday that it's gotten its first major contribution.

“Big Marijuana. Big Mistake. Vote No on 2”said Chenega Corp. has committed $25,000 to the cause.

The president and CEO of the Alaska Native corporation, Charles Totemoff, said in a news release that the issue is about the health and well-being of Alaskans. He said the contribution is an investment in Alaska's future.

The Alaska Democratic Party, declined to take sides on the debate at its recent convention. The Alaska GOP...

 
 

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