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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: Elections, Executive Branch, Regional Authority, Sean Parnell, Government
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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...
Tags: Bill Walker, Regional Authority, Justice System, Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry
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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: Parties and Movements, Joe Miller, Republican National Conventions, Republican Party, YouTube
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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: Lawyers, Elections, Sarah Palin, Justice System, Judges
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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: Executive Branch, Justice System, Energy Resources, Sean Parnell, Crime, Law and Justice
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Anchorage School Board Candidates Share Stance on Issues
Channel 2 NewsThe Anchorage School Board candidates had a chance on Monday to share where they stand on some of the major issues the school district faces. The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum at the Dena'ina Center for candidates seeking to fill three...Tags: Elections, Money and Monetary Policy
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Occupy Fairbanks Protesters to Get Portable Toilet
Dorothy Chomicz, Fairbanks Daily News-MinerThe city of Fairbanks is going to allow the Occupy Fairbanks protesters to have a portable toilet. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (http://bit.ly/GAdg4s) says the city is allowing a toilet near the protesters' tent in Veteran's Memorial Park, but it...Tags: Protest, Activism
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Over 120 Alaska Communities To Hold Anti-Violence Rallies
Channel 2 NewsThe governor's office says more than 120 Alaska communities plan to hold Choose Respect rallies on March 29. The Choose Respect campaign aims to shed a light on the scourge of domestic violence and sexual assault in the state. Gov. Sean Parnell...Tags: Executive Branch, Sex Crimes, Sean Parnell, Government
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New Version of Senate Oil Tax Plan Could Come Next Week
The Associated PressA new version of the Senate oil tax plan is expected to be unveiled next week. The Senate Finance Committee has been holding hearings on the issue. Co-chair Bert Stedman says the panel is working on a provision that would reward new production. He says...Tags: U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
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Anchorage Woman Sentenced in Nearly $1M Fraud Case
Channel 2 NewsAn Anchorage woman who worked as a tax preparer was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in federal prison after admitting that she schemed to defraud clients and family members of nearly $1 million. Frances Yvonne Rowland, 43, will serve 75 months...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Trials, Theft, Fraud, Economy, Business and Finance
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"Big 3" North Slope Producers to Testify About Oil Tax Plan Before Alaska Senate
Channel 2 NewsOn Wednesday morning, the State Senate will listen to testimony from the big 3 oil producers on Alaska's North Slope. The three are in favor of a big oil tax reduction bill proposed by Governor Sean Parnell (R) Alaska. Known as House Bill 110, the...Tags: Executive Branch, Regional Authority, BP Plc, Justice System, ConocoPhillips
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