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Redistricting Board Awaiting U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
The Alaska Redistricting Board intends to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act before redrawing the state's political boundaries. The nation's highest court heard arguments in February over whether there...
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Government Protection Versus Individual Privacy
Channel 2 NewsDmitri Shakhov calls his mother in Moscow at least once a week and he's one of thousands in Alaska who frequently makes international phone calls. "I come home, I lock my door and I can relax," Shakhov said. "I know no one is bothering me. I am private....Tags: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, American Civil Liberties Union, National Government
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Alaska Supreme Court Stands by Decision in Redistricting Case
The Alaska Supreme Court is standing by its decision ordering that the state's redistricting plan be redrawn for the 2014 elections. The court late Friday released an opinion correcting from 36 to 22 the number of House districts that were...
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Chief Justice to Deliver 'State of the Judiciary'
Channel 2 NewsAlaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe is set to deliver the "State of the Judiciary" to a joint session of the Legislature. The chief justice has traditionally addressed both chambers of the Legislature on an annual basis since 1972. Wednesday...Tags: Lobbying, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Politics
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Redistricting Board Waiting on Word from Alaska Supreme Court
The Alaska Redistricting Board is waiting for direction from the state's highest court. A divided Alaska Supreme Court in December ordered the redistricting plan used for this year's elections be redrawn after finding the board did not follow the process...
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State Senator Plans to Introduce Abortion Legislation
The Associated PressThe Senate majority leader plans to introduce legislation defining a "medically necessary" abortion. Sen. John Coghill of North Pole told an anti-abortion rally -- to applause -- Tuesday that the issue will be looked at this session. Coghill was the...Tags: Republican Party, Social Issues, Abortion
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Group Calls for Ouster of Anchorage Judge
Channel 2 NewsA religious-based public policy group is urging voters not to retain an Anchorage Superior Court judge because of his rulings on the controversial Parental Notification Law. Former governor Tony Knowles appointed Sen Tan to the bench on December 4th,...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Laws, Justice System, Voting
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Local Republicans & Democrats Upset about Unidentified Financial Donors
Channel 2 NewsLocal candidate campaigning is getting fierce with less than three days until the state election. Democrats and Republicans are upset about how each opposing party is receiving funding. It all has to do with political action committees, which are also...Tags: Regional Elections, Charity, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements
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Gov. Sean Parnell Rejects Idea of State-Run Health Exchange
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell is rejecting the idea of a state-run health insurance exchange under the federal health care law. Parnell says federally mandated programs should be paid for with federal dollars. An exchange is a marketplace for coverage options....Tags: Sean Parnell, Government, Executive Branch, Politics
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Funeral protest ban bill in Alaska State Capitol heads for hearing
Channel 2 NewsProtests at funerals would become illegal under a bill in the Alaska State Legislature, meant to prevent protests similar to those in the Lower 48. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Haines), would prohibit protesting and picketing within 150...Tags: U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Justice System
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Lawmakers Want Constitutional Amendment to Limit Campaign Contributions
Channel 2 NewsSome Alaska lawmakers want to end the massive influence of groups such as super political action committees in elections across the country, and are urging the U.S. Congress to adopt a constitutional amendment. In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court decided...Tags: Companies and Corporations, U.S. Congress, Companies and Corporations, Crime, Law and Justice, Democratic Party
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Parnell Abandons Juneau Road Appeal
The state will not appeal a court ruling against a Juneau road project.
The Juneau Empire reports (http://bit.ly/po4zKE) Gov. Sean Parnell instead has directed state transportation officials to conduct an environmental impact statement on improved...Tags: Sean Parnell
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