On Sunday, October 12, a ruling in US District Court by US District Judge Timothy Burgess’s was issued overturning the 16 year ban on same-sex marriage in the state of Alaska. It was in 1998, the state of Alaska, along with Hawaii, passed an amendment defining marriage as a union between a man and woman. […]
Ahtna, Inc. has voted unanimously to endorse Bill Walker (I) for Governor, Mark Begich (D) for U.S. Senate, and Don Young (R) for U.S. House of Representatives. The corporation released the following statement: “Ahtna, Inc. supports candidates that support our vision, which includes protecting our customary and traditional hunting and fishing practices,” said Ahtna Board […]
Alaska gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker welcomed a court ruling today confirming the validity of the Walker/Byron Mallott unity ticket. Anchorage Superior Court Judge John Suddock’s decision upholds the actions of the lieutenant governor, who issued emergency regulations approving the merger of the two campaigns. “Elections should be decided at the ballot boxes, not the courtrooms,” […]
Bill Walker continues to lead Sean Parnell in a tight governor’s race, leading 42/41 in the latest public poll. More Alaskans continue to disapprove than approve of Parnell, while Walker has strong net-positive support from voters. Independents overwhelmingly favor Walker, who also has substantial support from Republican voters. “I’ve always said this race is about […]