The Legislature's top lawyer said this week that the man Gov. Sarah Palin picked to replace Sean Parnell as lieutenant governor can't take office July 26 unless lawmakers first say it's OK.
Pro-Palin site attacks Rep. Ramras
A pro-Palin Web site has accused Rep. Jay Ramras of a conflict of interest for owning BP stock. The Fairbanks Republican denies any breach of ethics and says he has made a full disclosure of his stock trading.
Legislators to review TransCanada-Exxon gas line plan
The Alaska Senate Resources and Energy committees will meet on Tuesday in Anchorage to review the agreement announced last week between Exxon and TransCanada Corp. involving construction of a natural gas pipeline.
Gas pipeline hearing postponed by House
The state House Energy and Resources committees have postponed a hearing scheduled for Monday in Anchorage on proposed North Slope gas pipeline projects and Exxon Mobil Corp.'s announcement last week that it is joining the TransCanada Corp. project.
Kerttula to discuss run for state Senate
Juneau state Rep. Beth Kerttula is backing off from a promise to run for state Senate next year.
Palin firm on refusing some stimulus cash
Alaska legislators argue Gov. Sarah Palin is overstating the strings attached to federal stimulus money she's planning to reject. But Palin isn't backing down and said she still won't take the $28.6 million for energy programs.
Alaska Politics blog: Video, Palin response, what Letterman said
Palin backs initiative on parent notification of abortion
Gov. Sarah Palin is backing a ballot measure to bypass the Legislature and make it illegal for teenagers to get an abortion without telling their parents.
Stillborns to get birth certificates
Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday signed a bill authorizing the state to issue birth certificates for stillborns to parents who request them.
Aide says Palin will OK most stimulus funds
Gov. Sarah Palin will accept most of the federal stimulus funds available to the state, her spokeswoman said Tuesday.
State lawmakers await possible Palin vetoes on bills
A week after the Legislature adjourned, lawmakers are waiting to find out if Gov. Palin will break out her veto pen. Palin will have 20 days, not counting Sundays and holidays, to decide the fate of spending and policy measures.
Legislators want process to fill vacancies
After a weeks-long dispute over filling a vacant Juneau state Senate seat, lawmakers are considering legislation to formalize the process.
Lawmakers OK bill giving cruise lines a wastewater delay
The Alaska Legislature has given cruise ships a chance to delay water discharge requirements put in place three years ago by a citizens initiative. Clean water advocates hope the opportunity is short-lived.
Last-minute deal seals Senate seat for former Juneau mayor
With the deadline looming for adjournment and the prospects of more bad headlines ahead, four men in a Capitol office hammered out a deal that finally gave Juneau a state senator.
Palin relents on appointment to Senate
The Alaska Legislature adjourned Sunday night with an end to the nasty fight between Gov. Palin and lawmakers over the open Juneau Senate seat. Palin ended the long stalemate by giving the Senate Democrats the appointee they wanted, former Juneau mayor Dennis Egan.
Photos: Last day of the session
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Palin names replacement for vacant Senate seat
Gov. Sarah Palin has changed course and ended the stalemate over the open state Senate seat by giving the Senate Democrats the appointee they wanted, former Juneau mayor Dennis Egan.
Photos: Last day of the session
Lawmakers, Palin bicker to the finish
House passes $1.8 billion capital budget
The Alaska House has passed a $1.8 billion capital budget to pay for building and maintenance projects around the state.
Lawmakers, Palin bicker to the finish
The 2009 session of the Alaska Legislature is scheduled to close today with tempers short and lawmakers battling with each other and with Gov. Sarah Palin.
A disagreement over a new office building proposed for Juneau is one of the issues holding up last-minute progress in the Alaska Legislature.
Abortion notification bill stalls in Senate health committee
The Legislature dealt another blow to Gov. Sarah Palin on Friday when a bill requiring girls under 17 to tell their parents they're about to have an abortion failed to move from committee, effectively ending its chance of passage this year.
Budget bills still in play as session end nears
Nighttime parking downtown just got easier
A primo downtown parking lot that's been sitting empty nights and weekends since the '90s because of political fighting will now be open to the public.
Senate vacancy flap entangles Ross
Gov. Palin late Wednesday reappointed Tim Grussendorf to the open state Senate seat in spite of Senate Democrats having already rejected him for the job. The war over the seat is spilling into other areas, including her choice for attorney general.
Alaska Politics blog: Ross denies telling legislators to ignore legalities
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Images from the parade and party at the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage Saturday.
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The USS John C. Stennis recently operated in the Gulf of Alaska in support of the joint military training exercise Northern Edge.
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Dirty roads and bike paths are raising residents' ire, and the state admits street sweeping is going too slow.
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Read the ordinances and coverage over the polarizing issue of anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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"Ice Road Truckers" is devoting a 13-part series to the dangers of the Dalton Highway.
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Her very eventful trip Outside showed Gov. Palin still commands the nation's interest.
State lawmakers approve stopgap benefits for Territorial Guard vets
Senate takes dim view of illegally tinted windows
Palin says take Senate appointees in order
Palin offers 3 names for Senate seat
Budget showdown over stimulus looms
Senate panel takes its turn grilling Ross
Parental consent bill sponsor ready to deal
Fish board nominee runs into criticism
Compromise proposed for Senate seat
Bill would clean files of false accusations
Stimulus funds pending as Legislature winds down
Alaska Senate passes capital budget
Senate brings lean capital budget into negotiations
Confirmation hearing for Ross as AG gets testy at times
Begich defends federal economic stimulus payments
Palin makes 2nd pick for Senate vacancy
House names malamute state dog
Legislators refuse Palin's demand for public vote
Senate passes $9.7 billion budget
House to debate abortion consent
Democrats reject Palin pick for Senate seat
Sen. Begich scheduled to address Legislature
Lawmakers propose retaliatory oil tax on Washington state
Palin picks Grussendorf for Juneau Senate seat
Lawmakers, governor miss connections over stimulus
Bills would end daylight saving time, establish 'Marmot Day'
Legislators want to accept stimulus funds
State lawmakers consider bestiality bill
Legislators balk at a floor vote on pay raises
Regulators, legislators to work out cruise pollution rules
Federal stimulus holds grants for organizations too
Palin's gas line DOA in Juneau
APOC fines state Sen. French $1,380
House committee hears public views of parental consent bill
Palin invites more applicants for open Senate seat
Legislator wants Alaskans able to build, keep restricted firearms
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