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Alaska is often described as a Republican-leaning state with strong Libertarian tendencies. As of 2004, well over half of all registered voters choose "Non-Partisan" or "Undeclared" as their affiliation, despite recent attempts to close primaries. Alaska possesses a strong independence movement favoring secession from the US, with the Alaskan Independence Party labeled one of the "the most significant state-level third parties operating in the 20th century."

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Former UAF coach tries to block records release

August 2, 2008: Former University of Alaska Fairbanks hockey coach Doc DelCastillo has gone to court to block the university from releasing documents regarding his departure from the job.

The Daily News-Miner filed a public records request on April 14 for documents leading up to the coach’s resignation four days earlier. DelCastillo’s attorney, Jason Gazewood, filed a motion on Friday in Fairbanks Superior Court for a preliminary injunction to prohibit the release. Read the full article here.

Records policy changes proposed
July 23, 2008: Draconian measure or reasonable access? Depends on who you ask.

Should the city of Homer "provide full and free access of the public to municipal records and information?" Or, should it "provide prompt and reasonable public access to nonconfidential public records according to law?" Read the full article here.

Records request seeks insight, clarity
July 19, 2008: Seldom does a request for public records result in a quick release of public documents. Always, it seems, there is room for argument about what is and is not in the public’s best interest.

A records request of any substance usually goes straight to a publicly employed attorney. Newspapers then pay private attorneys to argue for what is in the public’s best interest. Ironic but true. Read the full column here.

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