Judge denies Kott chance for 2nd trial

Former Rep. Pete Kott won't get a second chance to ask for a new trial on corruption charges, a federal judge ruled this week.

Parnell says oil tax ads paint an 'incomplete picture'

Ads run by an energy industry trade group give an "incomplete picture" of the effect of Alaska's oil and gas production tax, Gov. Sean Parnell said Tuesday.

Parnell takes hit for TV ad

Candidate for governor Ralph Samuels is calling for a halt to a television ad featuring Gov. Sean Parnell that's being aired by a nonprofit advocating against domestic violence and sexual assault

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Begich at fundraising event with 'who's who' of lobbyists

Alaska Sen. Mark Begich was among a group of Democratic senators who spent the weekend of Jan. 29-31 in Miami Beach at a fundraising event that included dozens of corporate lobbyists.

Palin calls global warming studies 'snake oil science'

Former Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been at the forefront of environmental regulations.

Alaska Newsreader: Palin rolls with punches over palm notes; White House pokes fun

Young joins Murkowski in seeking study of deep-water Arctic port

U.S. Rep. Don Young has introduced a bill aimed at studying the potential for an Arctic deep water port.

Palin says she'd make run for president if good for country

Fresh from a speech to conservative activists at a "Tea Party" gathering in Nashville, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Sunday that President Obama could be defeated in 2012, that she's boning up on foreign and national policy and that she would run if it seems right.

Palin stumps for Texas governor at rally

Palin gives pep talk to Tea Party

Palin gives pep talk to Tea Party

Sarah Palin declared "America is ready for another revolution" and repeatedly assailed President Barack Obama on Saturday before adoring "tea party" activists, a seemingly natural constituency should she run for president.

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Salary commission considers pay boosts for state officers

The Alaska governor and some state department heads are due for a raise, according to a state compensation commission.

Legislature examining corporate campaigning

Alaska lawmakers say it appears all bets are now off when it comes to corporate and union spending in Alaska elections, with no limits allowed or any requirements for disclosure after the recent landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

First hearing on bill to roll back oil taxes set for Monday

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Lawmakers spar over adding seats to Legislature

A push to increase the size of the Legislature so rural Alaska doesn't lose representation after this year's census is proving contentious, with a price tag running in the millions.

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Murkowski final-quarter contributions $263,145

The latest campaign finance report from U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski shows that the Republican raised $263,145 in the last three months of 2009.

Begich receives $44,000 in final 3 months of 2009

He doesn't stand for re-election until 2014, but U.S. Sen. Mark Begich still reported $44,000 in net contributions during the last three months of 2009.

Palin's PAC raises $1.4 million in second half of 2009

A new report filed with the Federal Elections Commission shows Sarah Palin's political action committee raised about $1.4 million in the second half of 2009, most of it following her resignation as Alaska's governor.

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Ad campaign hits at state oil taxes

An energy industry trade group is using a new ad campaign to call for changes to Alaska's controversial oil and gas production tax. The campaign by the Alaska Support Industry Alliance shows what the group says are the faces of "real Alaskans" who have lost jobs or business because of oil industry cuts.

Parnell wants to intervene in suit against Chukchi drilling

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has asked the state to intervene in a federal lawsuit by environmentalists challenging the approval of an oil exploration plan for the Chukchi Sea.

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Kookesh also tried to pressure Sitka, assemblyman charges

A Sitka assemblyman charges that state Sen. Albert Kookesh used his position to pressure that city not to oppose a federal deal with the Native corporation Kookesh works for -- “pretty much like what he did in Craig.”

In State of Union, Obama says job creation will get priority

Declaring "I don't quit," an embattled President Barack Obama vowed in his first State of the Union address to make job growth his topmost priority and urged Congress to come together to boost the economy with fresh stimulus spending.

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Young: Alaska fuel tax freeze would undercut federal aid

A proposal by Gov. Sean Parnell to suspend Alaska's motor fuels tax may undermine federal transportation funding, U.S. Rep. Don Young said Tuesday.