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Recount Affirms State Senate Victory for French
The Associated PressAn Anchorage Democratic senator has retained his seat in the state Senate. The Division of Elections says a recount of votes in Senate District J on Thursday shows incumbent Hollis French as the winner, defeating Republican Bob Bell. Division Director...Tags: Elections
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Gov. Parnell Proclaims May as Bike Month
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell has proclaimed May to be "Bike Month" in Alaska. He also has declared May 14-18 "Bike Week," May 9 "Bike to School Day" and May 18 "Bike to Work Day." Parnell, in his proclamation, says that during the month bike clubs,...Tags: Bike Week, Sean Parnell, Executive Branch, Government, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Voters File for Anchorage Election Recount
Channel 2 NewsA group of Anchorage voters has formally requested a recount of ballots associated with the city's troubled April 3 election. The group -- consisting of 10 Anchorage voters, and headed by Anchorage attorney Hal Gazaway -- is asking that all ballots...Tags: Polls, Voting, American Civil Liberties Union, Elections
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Alaska Legislature's Top Lawyer Says Special Session Indeed Over
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Legislature's top attorney says the special session is, indeed, over. Senate President Gary Stevens had asked Doug Gardner if the Senate needed to adjourn again. The Senate had adjourned last Thursday but under the state constitution, it...Tags: Alaska Legislature
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Special Session Falls Apart on 13th Day
Channel 2 NewsIn Juneau, day number 13 proved to be "unlucky" for the Special Session. It was the day that everything came crashing to an end. There was no agreement on a much talked about small-diameter natural gas pipeline. At 5:27 P.M., The House suddenly and...Tags: Sean Parnell, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Government, Elections
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"Limbo" Special Session Holds Hearings -- Bombshell Testimony on Point Thomson Given
With the the 30-thousand-dollar-a-day legislative session still in limbo, committee hearings were held. Though no laws can be passed, now that the Senate has adjourned, two Senate Committees did examine two important issues: the high cost of energy in...
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As Ruedrich Replaced, Tension Surrounds Republican Party Convention
Channel 2 NewsAs longtime state Republican Party Chair Randy Ruedrich moved toward the end of his tenure Saturday, dramatic events surrounded a convention where an apparent Ron Paul supporter will replace him. Russ Millette and Debbie Brown were elected as the...Tags: Republican Party, Joe Miller, YouTube, Ron Paul, Parties and Movements
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Anchorage Assembly Chair Retains Law Firm for Election Certification Advice
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Assembly Chair Ernie Hall has retained a local law firm to advise the assembly on issues related to certifying the results of the city’s troubled April 3 elections. City Clerk Barbara Gruenstein says the law firm will not serve as the...Tags: Legal Service, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Sarah Palin, Lawyers
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State Made Poor Deal on Point Thomson, Witness Tells Senate
Channel 2 NewsThe State of Alaska made a poor deal with the oil industry on Point Thomson natural gas in an agreement announced by Gov. Sean Parnell earlier last month,a former head of the state Division of Oil and Gas told lawmakers Friday afternoon. Mark Myers...Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Justice System, Sean Parnell, Crime, Law and Justice
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Gov. Sean Parnell Confirms Deal on Point Thomson Gas Leases
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell says a settlement has been reached in the long-running dispute over leases on the Point Thomson gas fields, clearing the way for progress on a major pipeline project. Parnell confirmed the settlement with BP PLC, Exxon Mobil Corp. and...Tags: ConocoPhillips, Natural Resources, Sean Parnell, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Executive Branch
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Anchorage Mayoral Race Gets Personal
The last days of any campaign have a life of their own. And in the Anchorage mayoral race, the battle has become intensely personal for Paul Honeman. He’s taken some sharp jabs on the radio against the incumbent, Mayor Dan Sullivan. The two ads,...
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Sullivan and Honeman Debate As Anchorage Election Day nears
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage mayoral candidates Dan Sullivan and Paul Honeman squared off in a debate at the Channel 2 studios on Sunday, just two days before Anchorage voters will decide who should be the next mayor. The first question of the evening touched on...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Elections
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