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By Libby Casey

Senator Mark Begich says he’s not impressed by the Democratic oil spill and energy bill introduced this week – and may even cross party lines to vote for a Republican version. Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The primary gubernatorial races are expensive this year – and campaign contributors are responding.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

As the U-S Congress grapples with how best to deal with the fallout from the Gulf of Mexico B-P oil blowout, they’re calling upon the lessons learned in Alaska after the Exxon Valdez spill. Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Alaska Republican Congressman Don Young voted with Democrats to extend emergency benefits for the nation’s long-term unemployed.  He was one of 31 Republicans to support the bill.  Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

A new law aimed at improving justice and safety for Alaska Natives and Native Americans is awaiting President Obama’s signature.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The legislature this week began task force hearings designed to get more of Alaska’s students ready for higher education or careers.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Alaskans will  not immediately know the extent of industry interest in either of Alaska’s natural gas pipelines until this year’s gubernatorial elections are over.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

The state today offered a Texas-based developer a little more time to drill for natural gas in Cook Inlet – but not much.    Continue reading →

By Libby Casey

Fairbanks state representative David Guttenberg took his concerns about Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to the U-S Congress yesterday.  Continue reading →

By Dave Donaldson

Legislators today began work to come up with new legislation and a re-direction of state money to deal with Alaska’s current fight against the illegal presence of methamphetamine.   The step follows up on laws passed in 2006 that focused on the home-based manufacture of the drug. Continue reading →