Supporters of Rep. Ilhan Omar are urging Facebook and Twitter to suspend President Donald Trump’s accounts after the president posted a video attacking the Minnesota Democrat. “We don’t have to give hate a platform,” a new petition states. Launched Saturday by the Women’s March, it accuses the president of “inciting violence and engaging in hate speech” […]
Release appears imminent of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s nearly 400-page report on Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, but sparring over Mueller’s conclusions is already rampant. Washington is expecting that Attorney General William Barr could disclose the report on Monday or Tuesday, much-awaited details from Mueller’s 22-month investigation […]
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday voted 24-to-14 to pass the operating budget bill, House Bill 39. The budget expresses the House Majority’s commitment to streamline government while also protecting schools, public safety, and other critical services that underpin our economy. “We recognize that we have a deficit and must make […]
Rep. Geran Tarr works with Oregon, Washington officials to promote Pacific Northwest salmon JUNEAU – State representatives from three states are introducing resolutions and a joint memorial this week to recognize 2019 as International Year of the Salmon. By declaring this year International Year of the Salmon, organizations around the world will work collaboratively on […]