Entries in Capital Focus for April, 2009
Hurry up and wait
It's a game of "hurry up and wait" in the Capitol today as caucuses plot strategy and House Majority members try to unravel a sizable tangle that arose last night.
Ross confirmation denied -- the vote
The Alaska Legislature refused to confirm Wayne Anthony Ross, Gov. Sarah Palin's pick for attorney general.
Senate seat appointees
Gov. Sarah Palin's most recent candidate to fill a Juneau Senate seat vacated by Kim Elton in March is Alan Wilson.
Palin press conference, part 2
Here's the second part of a synopsis of a press availability Gov. Sarah Palin held with reporters Friday morning.
Palin's Friday press conference topics
Here's Part I of a synopsis of a press conference held at 11 a.m. today with Gov. Sarah Palin, when she offered Capitol reporters a chance to ask questions in her office.
Thomas named to powerful conference committee
Sen. Joe Thomas, D-Fairbanks, is among three senators who will serve on the powerful conference committee which negotiates the final form of the state operating budget.
House says no to Senate budget amendments
The House turned down Senate versions of the state operating and mental health trust budgets today, prompting Speaker Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, to appoint three members to a conference committee.
An Alaska Department of Energy?
The House Energy Committee wants to pull myriad state energy efforts — including two board-governed authorities — into one Alaska Department of Energy.
An Alaska Department of Energy?
The House Energy Committee wants to pull myriad state energy efforts — including two board-governed authorities — into one Alaska Department of Energy.
Denali hires pipeline engineers
Denali - The Alaska Gas Pipeline LLC announced a contract with engineering firm Bechtel.
Bill supports Polaris makeover
The House approved a bill Thursday which could help an Anchorage developer cut costs while renovating the Polaris Building in downtown Fairbanks.
Ted4GOV 2010 ??
Recently spotted in the Capitol halls:
Campaign buttons urging Ted4GOV 2010.
