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Sen. Sullivan: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

By Last Frontier News | Jul 31, 2024

24 states, including Alaska, part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

Alaska is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Last Frontier News.

By Last Frontier News | Jul 23, 2024

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Alaska voter rolls

By Last Frontier News | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Analysis: Alaska among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Last Frontier News | Jun 20, 2024

Alaska is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Last Frontier News found.

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American Principles Project President: Banning boys from girls’ sports ‘one of the few areas where politicians don’t have to choose between good politics or good policy'

By Last Frontier News | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Alaska legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.

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Campaign spending: Top Q2 political donation recipients in Alaska

By Last Frontier News | Aug 22, 2023

These Alaska political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

July 26: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Last Frontier News | Aug 2, 2023

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” was published on pages S3702-S3712 of the Congressional Record on July 26.

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July 27: Congressional Record publishes “APPOINTMENTS” in the Senate section

By Last Frontier News | Aug 2, 2023

The Congressional Record published “APPOINTMENTS” in the Senate section on July 27.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Alaska

By Last Frontier News | Jun 30, 2023

These Alaska political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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June 22: Congressional Record publishes “TRIBUTE TO REVEREND ANNA FRANK” in the Senate section

By Last Frontier News | Jun 26, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TRIBUTE TO REVEREND ANNA FRANK” on June 22.

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ACRU’s West: Alaska policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Last Frontier News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Alaska's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

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Rep. Peltola votes to strike down Biden administration’s ‘pistol-brace rule’

By Last Frontier News Report | Jun 22, 2023

Democratic Rep. Mary Sattler Peltola voted for a resolution last week to repeal a new Biden administration rule that critics say is “unconstitutional” and “onerous” in the way it regulates the ownership of stabilizing pistol braces.

May 30: Congressional Record publishes “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section

By Last Frontier News | Jun 1, 2023

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1790-S1803 on May 30

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ACRU’s Lori Roman: 'We applaud' Alaska policymakers who 'fight to preserve and maintain constitutional rights like permitless carry'

By Last Frontier News Report | Jun 1, 2023

The head of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) has called Alaska's policy of allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons without a permit an affirmation of citizens' rights to keep and bear arms .

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Analysis: Alaska one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

By Last Frontier News Report | May 29, 2023

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Last Frontier News shows that Alaska is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 23

By Last Frontier News | May 25, 2023

The Congressional Record published “FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” in the Senate section on May 23.

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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Last Frontier News | May 12, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” on May 10.

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Analysis: Alaska among 25 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Last Frontier News Report | May 12, 2023

Alaska is among 25 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Last Frontier News found.

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Alaska among 26 states that allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Last Frontier News Report | May 4, 2023

Alaska is among the 26 states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit, a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association concludes.

“REMOVING THE DEADLINE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT--MOTION TO PROCEED” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 26

By Last Frontier News | Apr 28, 2023

“REMOVING THE DEADLINE FOR THE RATIFICATION OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT--MOTION TO PROCEED” was published on pages S1365-S1369 of the Congressional Record on April 26.