Human Rights Commission appointment draws conservative ire

Drew Phoenix is in this 2012 photograph. Gov. Bill Walker appointed him to the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. Photo by Daysha Eaton, KSKA
The Senate voted Wednesday to delay a joint session on whether to confirm Gov. Bill Walker’s appointments.
When the hearing does happen, one of Walker’s appointments to the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights potentially faces a close vote.
Conservative lawmakers are raising questions about the appointment of Fairbanks resident