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State Sen. Dennis Egan says he will run for a four-year term next year. Egan in April was appointed by Gov. Sarah Palin to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Sen. Kim Elton. The inability of Palin to agree with Juneau Democrats on a replacement left Juneau without a state senator for weeks during the final month of the legislative session.  

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Friday the federal government will review subsistence management in Alaska.  

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Friday the federal government will review subsistence management in Alaska.  

If you've been curious what it would be like to date a politician, you'll get your chance Friday. Elevate Alaska, an organization that describes itself as a nonpartisan group of young Alaska leaders who strive to elevate public dialogue, has organized a candidate speed-dating event at the Silverbow Inn downtown from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.  

Weather permitting, there will be a 152nd birthday observance for Judge James Wickersham from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday at the House of Wickersham, 213 Seventh St. "What a great way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alaska's statehood than to remember the man who changed Alaska destiny on his birthday, at his home," said Wickersham impersonator John Venables. "Long ago, James Wickersham's birthday was a celebrated as an Alaskan state holiday. He is recognized as the most significant Alaska citizen of the  

State officials have long known the Alaska State Archives needed a new home, but had hoped to move out of the troubled building before the roof, well, fell in. The Legislature has appropriated money to start work on the new building, which is in design. In 2003, the state Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums received an appropriation of $1.5 million to purchase land next to the Alaska State Museum on Whittier Street.

We held our breath, but she did not veto increasing her amount to our amount   -Johnny Ellis

 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reissued a permit Friday to Coeur Alaska Inc. for its Kensington mine plans, clearing the way for construction to resume on the final component of the complex that's been on hold since 2006 because of environmentalists' lawsuits. Construction is expected to create 300 jobs, and the gold mine itself is expected to employ 200 well-paid workers once in operation. State and local business interests have been clamoring for it for years, celebrating it as a major new economic

It's a done deal at this point   -Steve Meyers

 

A surprise attempt to override former Gov. Sarah Palin's vetoes, with the exception of the much-debated federal stimulus money, failed in Monday's special session in Anchorage, possibly because of the lack of time for debate. The Legislature, meeting in joint session, voted 40-19 to override, but needed 45 to be successful. Palin's vetoes were heavily concentrated in Southeast Alaska, and included multiple projects in Sitka Republican Sen. Bert Stedman's district, which also includes Ketchikan.

There doesn't seem to be any justification for these vetoes to have happened   -Cathy Munoz

 

Lawmakers will meet Monday in a special session to confirm Alaska's lieutenant governor and to consider overriding former Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of $28.56 million in federal energy-related stimulus money. While confirmation of Lt. Gen. Craig Campbell is considered likely, a number of House Republicans aren't convinced the energy money comes free and clear of federal caveats. Some legislators anticipate a quick, easy session, while others predict some political gamesmanship and impassioned oratory.

A lot of people are going to have a lot to say about two very simple votes   -Jay Ramras

 

Lawmakers will meet Monday in a special session to confirm Alaska's lieutenant governor and to consider overriding former Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of $28.56 million in federal energy-related stimulus money. While confirmation of Lt. Gen. Craig Campbell is considered likely, a number of House Republicans aren't convinced the energy money comes free and clear of federal caveats. Some legislators anticipate a quick, easy session, while others predict some political gamesmanship and impassioned oratory.

A lot of people are going to have a lot to say about two very simple votes   -Jay Ramras