By Bill or Ballot Initiative

Alaska's recent introduction of a Clean Elections-style public financing bill in the state House and Senate prompted this editorial in support of the reform in the Anchorage Daily News.  The subsequent filing of a ballot initiative for Clean Elections touched off a flurry of stories on the possibilty of Clean Elections in Alaska.Alaska PIRG and Alaskans for Clean Elections are leading up the ballot initiative fight, while the recently introduced bicameral legislation enjoys bipartisan support -- recent campaign donation scandals and this flurry of Clean Elections activity should make for an energetic campaign to bring public financing to Alaska.  We'll be bringing you more on what you can do to get involved shortly!