The defendants moved for dismissal of the charges, asserting that their fishing for king salmon was a religious activity, and that they were entitled to a religious exemption from the emergency orders under the free exercise clause of the Alaska Constitution.
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Group challenging Alaska’s same-sex marriage ban
Five gay couples are trying to strike down Alaska’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Without necessary votes, Senate leadership pulls controversial education amendment
The measure did not even make it to the floor, because it did not have enough support to pass.
Wilson’s transportation fund advances in House
A measure setting up an Alaska Transportation Infrastructure Fund has gotten some traction in the House. But two companion bills are not seeing the same attention.
Measure would increase public seats on Judicial Council
Critics worry that could shift the balance of the judicial system itself.
Are Alaska’s legislative districts getting too big?
The chairman of the Alaska Redistricting Board says state residents need to have a conversation about the growing number of people who live in each legislative district.
Vic Fischer testifies on education voucher program
Vic Fischer appeared before the House education committee on Friday to oppose a resolution that could allow for public funding of religious schools through vouchers.