Monthly Archives: April 2010

By Dave Donaldson

Governor Parnell today presented what’s important to him before the end of session – scheduled now for April 18^th.   Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

With only twelve more days expected in this year’s session,  legislators are beginning to get edgy about this year’s capital projects budget.  Yesterday’s scheduled release of the plan was canceled.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The new Federal coordinator for the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline yesterday told legislators that the White House wants to elevate the project that would  take gas from the North Slope to North American Markets – and the Obama administration is also looking for ways to be involved.    Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The Senate today approved a bill separating gas taxes from oil taxes.   Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Voters will know who is paying for political advertising during this year’s elections – if a bill the Senate passed today becomes law.  The measure is the state’s response to a U-S Supreme Court decision last January that allows corporations and unions to use their own money to pay for political ads – as long as they are not done within the formal campaign structure of candidates.  Continue reading →