Alaska legislators weigh study of mine permitting

Lawmakers on Friday seemed poised to seek an independent study of Alaska's permitting standards and environmental safeguards to help address concerns about a potentially world-class copper and gold prospect at the headwaters of Bristol Bay.

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In-state gas line gets a boost

The drive to build an in-state gas pipeline, with public funds if necessary, got a boost Thursday with the enthusiastic testimony of two of Alaska's elder statesmen, Ted Stevens and Bill Sheffield, and Frank Murkowski offering conditional support.

Parnell backs bill to build pipeline soon

Gara: Emissions resolution hurts gas pipeline efforts

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Parnell backs bill to build pipeline soon

Gov. Sean Parnell says a bill aimed at building an in-state natural gas pipeline quickly is heading in the right direction.

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Ramras to block disclosure bill in favor of different one

State Rep. Jay Ramras says he's blocking a House bill aimed at strengthening disclosure requirements for corporations and unions engaged in political campaigning.

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Crime lab expansion too big, costly, legislators say

The state Senate minority caucus says the governor's proposed crime lab is too big and too pricey.

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Bill on governor's 'duty station' to be reconsidered

The state Senate voted to pass a measure making clear the governor's place is in Juneau. But it's being held, for reconsideration, at the request of Sen. Donny Olson.

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Gara: Emissions resolution hurts gas pipeline efforts

Rep. Les Gara says a resolution passed by the state House could undercut efforts in Congress to secure a natural gas pipeline in Alaska.

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Lawmaker: New cheese rules cut out small farmer

Lawmakers agree with Alaska's small-dairy farmers and hobbyists who say new cheese regulations written by a state agency are too stringent.

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Kookesh drafts apology over Sealaska comment

State Sen. Albert Kookesh has written a letter of apology to the city of Craig for comments he made at a January council meeting.

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Bill separating oil, gas taxes complicates legislative agenda

The latest petroleum tax fight in Alaska is over a bill that appeared only last week. It would divide the Siamese twins of oil and gas, the revenue source that pays for most of state government.

House passes bill detailing energy goals

Campaign disclosure bills make headway

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Campaign disclosure bills make headway

Two bills that would expand the disclosure requirements for people, companies and unions seeking to influence elections advanced in the Legislature on Wednesday, while a third was derailed by a House committee chairman.

House passes bill detailing energy goals

Lawmakers debate capital spending limit

Bill defining governor's 'duty station' as Juneau advances

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House passes bill detailing energy goals

The House unanimously passed legislation detailing Alaska's energy policy for years to come.

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Lawmakers debate capital spending limit

Senators have begun work on a capital spending plan.

Bill defining governor's 'duty station' as Juneau advances

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Finance disclosure bill for ballot initiatives clears key committee

A bill that would speed up campaign finance disclosure by people organizing and influencing Alaska ballot initiatives is headed to the House floor.

Bill defining governor's 'duty station' as Juneau advances

Personnel board appointments debated

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Personnel board appointments debated

Alaska legislators are talking about changing the law so governors can no longer appoint whomever they want to the state personnel board, the panel that dismissed ethics complaints against then-Gov. Sarah Palin on "Troopergate" and many other matters.

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Campaign finance disclosure bill advances

A campaign finance disclosure bill for those organizing and influencing Alaska ballot initiatives is headed to the House floor.

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Gas pipeline projects on lawmakers' minds

An Alaska lawmaker said Tuesday that upcoming open seasons for proposed gas pipeline projects could lead to a shift in the state's approach to oil and gas development.

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Relocation irks House minority leader

A member of the statehouse's Juneau delegation is questioning the relocation of the director of the Division of Wildlife Conservation from the state capital to Anchorage.

Legislators to talk with district residents

Residents of Senate District K, which encompasses House Districts 21 and 22 in Anchorage, will have the opportunity to talk with their legislators from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Wendler Middle School cafeteria. Attending will be Sen. Bettye Davis, Rep. Sharon Cissna and Rep. Harry Crawford, all Democrats.

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Self-defense bill would legalize vigilantism, state warns

A Republican lawmaker from Big Lake on Monday agreed to rework a bill intended to protect Alaskans who use deadly force in defending themselves or their property.

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