The Alaska Supreme Court rules on redistricting, the House plans to take up the budget in a few days — and there's yet another conflict about mask-wearing at the state Capitol. Juneau reporter kitchenman breaks down the latest news in Alaska politics:
Alaska’s political scene has been busy. TheAlaska Supreme Court ruled on redistricting last week, the House plans to take up the budget in a few days — and there’s yet another conflict about mask-wearing on the House floor. Alaska Public Media and KTOO’s Andrew Kitchenman spoke to Alaska Public Media news director Lori Townsend about the latest developments and what happens next.the court upheld
On the other hand, the court rejected Matthews’ finding that there was a problem with the House district Skagway was placed in. Skagway had wanted to be in a district with downtown Juneau, but it will be with Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley area instead.
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