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  • Commentary:

    Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins|Jun 11, 2026

    Alaska needs change. That’s why I’m running for governor: to bring new energy and a new generation of leadership to the governor’s office. For thirteen years in a row, more Alaskans have left our great state than have moved here. Prices are rising, schools are closing, and Alaskans are getting left behind. This year, those planning to leave Alaska include Ben and Catherine Walker, both recipients of Alaska’s Teacher of the Year Award. They can’t justify staying in the place they grew up in and love because of our failure to invest in the funda...

  • Guest Editorial: Alaskans for Integrity ballot initiative

    Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins|Jan 4, 2018

    I am writing in support of the Alaskans for Integrity ballot initiative. I am one of three statewide co-chairs for this initiative and I am excited to share why this initiative is as good as — maybe even better — than sliced bread. When I first showed up in the legislature, there were some things that didn't make sense to me. Like why there's a culture of lobbyists wining and dining legislators over 25-dollar-an-entree meals at downtown Juneau restaurants. Why city or borough elected officials are required by state law to adhere to a far mor...