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Some Alaska legislators are expressing interest in reading "Going Rogue," Sarah Palin's take on the history they experienced with her, but few say they're rushing to do so. Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, said he may not have to buy it. "I've been watching TV, and now I don't have to pay for it," he said.

I've been watching TV, and now I don't have to pay for it   -Dennis Egan

 

Anchorage legislators have been seeking new office space for some time, but in the past such moves have concerned Southeast legislators who feared a backdoor attempt at moving the capital. The Legislative Council, the joint Senate-House of Representatives committee that runs the day-to-day logistics of the Legislature, met in Anchorage on Tuesday to hear proposals for new office space in that city. Legislative Council Chairman Rep. John Harris, R-Valdez, said looking for new offices for the 22 Anchora

Under no circumstances is this an attempt or an effort for anything like that   -John Harris

 

Rep. Cathy Muñoz on Tuesday announced she has filed her intent to seek re-election to a second term in the Alaska House of Representatives' fourth district. Muñoz won the seat, commonly called Juneau's valley seat, in 2006. The district covers the Mendenhall Valley, Auke Bay and Lynn Canal areas.

I will continue to focus on expansion of our regional job base, and the importance of a trained work force to meet the anticipated employment demands in growth industries like mining, technology, oil/gas, construction, trades and health care   -Cathy Munoz

 

Voters can show pleasure or displeasure at the polls. They can demonstrate, call and write letters. They can attend forums and town hall meetings.  

The state is hiring a new rural education director, hoping to boost performance at some of the state's struggling rural schools. "We know that despite 50 years of effort, we're just not making the progress we need to make," said Larry LeDoux, commissioner of the Department of Education and Early Development. LeDoux is now interviewing applicants for the new position.

We know that despite 50 years of effort, we're just not making the progress we need to make   -Larry LeDoux

 

Alaska legislators are unhappy with the short 90-day legislative session approved by voters in 2006, according to a new survey of members of the House of Representatives. "The data reinforces what we've been hearing during the session: The short time constraints make it hard to serve your constituents well," said Rep. Paul Seaton, chair of a small House subcommittee who was asked to look into the issue. Seaton said the 41-question survey, which three-quarters of the House members and about half their

The data reinforces what we've been hearing during the session: The short time constraints make it hard to serve your constituents well   -Paul Seaton

 

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  

It wasn't long before Gov. Sean Parnell took office after former Gov. Sarah Palin's July 26 resignation that he told Juneau he'd be coming to the capital for a Governor's Picnic. That's something his predecessor didn't do. She held farewell picnics this year in Anchorage, Fairbanks and her hometown of Wasilla.

I hope it will become a tradition, it's a really positive event for us   -Cathy Munoz

 

It wasn't long before Gov. Sean Parnell took office after Gov. Sarah Palin's July 26 resignation that he told Juneau he'd be coming to the capital for a Governor's Picnic. That's something his predecessor didn't do. She held farewell picnics this year in Anchorage, Fairbanks and her hometown of Wasilla.

I hope it will become a tradition, it’s a really positive event for us   -Cathy Munoz

 

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