AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlaska Primary Deadline: Alaskans have until July 19 to register for the Aug. 18 primary, with the top four vote-getters advancing to November. Campaign Finance Fight: Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed campaign contribution limits, but an identical measure will still go to voters in the Aug. 18 primary. Elections Integrity: Alaska Democrats sued elections officials over a candidate’s failure to disclose finances, keeping pressure on how the state vets ballot eligibility. Local Governance: Fairbanks is weighing a 2018 school savings rule that caps the district’s unrestricted fund balance, while the Fairbanks Fire Department is adding drones for search-and-rescue and incident support. Fisheries Transparency: ADF&G launched a bycatch portal consolidating bycatch data for pollock trawl and groundfish fisheries. Criminal Justice Update: A new law starting in 2027 lets people with low-level marijuana possession convictions apply to keep those records confidential on background checks. Energy & LNG Politics: Lawmakers head back to Juneau with the Alaska LNG bill unresolved, and debate continues over how the tax package affects investor confidence. Statewide Voting Access: The Division of Elections highlights language assistance options at every stage of the voting process.
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