State politics Alaska

although in years of statehood alaska democratic state, since 1970s has been characterized republican-leaning. local political communities have worked on issues related land use development, fishing, tourism, , individual rights. alaska natives, while organized in , around communities, have been active within native corporations. these have been given ownership on large tracts of land, require stewardship.

alaska formerly state in possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana in 1 s home legal under state law, though federal law remains in force.

the state has independence movement favoring vote on secession united states, alaskan independence party.

six republicans , 4 democrats have served governor of alaska. in addition, republican governor wally hickel elected office second term in 1990 after leaving republican party , briefly joining alaskan independence party ticket long enough reelected. officially rejoined republican party in 1994.

alaska s voter initiative making marijuana legal took effect on february 24, 2015, placing alaska alongside colorado , washington first 3 u.s. states recreational marijuana legal. new law means people on age 21 can consume small amounts of pot – if can find it. there rather lengthy , involved application process, per alaska measure 2 (2014). first legal marijuana store opened in valdez in october 2016.

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