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My Turn: Gun range appeal was a public service

...protected Zimmerman from arrest and prosecution. A similar law is now being pushed by the majority Republicans in Alaska's Legislature, and needs to be noted here.These killing machines should never be handled (especially for "fun") by anyone...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-04-08/my-turn-gun-range-appeal-was-public-s
Opinion
The Legislature's centennial is just the beginning

This year Alaska's Legislature turned 100This year, 59 recently re-elected legislators raised their right hand and swore they would uphold the U.S. Constitution...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-03-12/legislatures-centennial-just-beginnin
Opinion
North Dakota's oil boom isn't about low taxes

...Parnell's argument that oil producers have chosen to invest in North Dakota instead of Alaska? What happens if Alaska's Legislature passes his oil tax reform this year and North Dakota gives the oil companies the tax break they want there? Will...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-02-05/north-dakotas-oil-boom-isnt-about-low
Opinion
Empire Editorial: Back to the Capitol - what awaits?

...ice dam of partisan gridlock that has marked the last two years in Juneau's halls of power.It's time for Alaska's Legislature to settle some important questions so we can move forward with securing Alaska's future as a player in the oil...

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2012-11-13/empire-editorial-back-capitol-what-aw
Opinion
Juneau reps. talk energy, education at chamber lunch

...are busy, Munoz said. The House has already passed the operating budget.Munoz said she thinks about whether Alaska's Legislature makes laws that help or hinder business."The issues that have broad support are really about creating economic...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-03-23/juneau-reps-talk-energy-education-chamb
Local
Murkowski: Energy is top concern

...we don't have an Arctic-class icebreaker." Russia, she points out, has 33 ice breakers.Murkowski said Alaska's Legislature shows solidarity that is noticed in Washington, D.C."I see it from afar," Murkowski said. Whether resource...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-02-24/murkowski-energy-top-concern
State
Taku fact-finders full speed ahead

...is responsible for vessel groundings, assess current state and federal statutes and present a final report to Alaska's Legislature. At the task force's recent meeting, task force facilitator Kevin Ritchie asked members to review the group's...

http://juneauempire.com/local/2012-01-15/taku-fact-finders-full-speed-ahead-russ
Local
Shameful and shameless

The obstructionists in Alaska's Legislature are disgraceful. You all know who you are - and so do most Alaskans. You serve special interests while the real business of running...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/052102/let_letter3.shtml
Opinion
My Turn: Preserve Denali Kid Care

Alaska's Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 105, legislation that if signed into law will make it more difficult for children from low-income...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/052103/opi_myturn.shtml
Opinion
Legislature's numbers up there with big states'

...New Jersey or Florida when it comes to pay, staffing and time spent on the job. There may be good reasons why Alaska's Legislature seems to be better paid and have more staff than other sparsely populated Western states, said Karl Kurtz, director...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/072604/sta_legis.shtml
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