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March Issue 2 2012

Game board OKs killing grizzly bears over bait

The Alaska Board of Game has approved shooting grizzly bears at some black bear bait stations.

March Issue 2 2012

Senate leaders say deal on transportation overhaul

Democratic and Republicans leaders reached a deal late Wednesday that clears the way for a Senate vote on passage of a $109 billion bill to overhaul federal highway and transit programs.

March Issue 2 2012

Senate committee passes a bill to change oil taxes

A state Senate committee approved proposed changes March 2 to the state’s oil and gas production tax as part of an effort to attract more industry investment in declining North Slope fields.

March Issue 2 2012

AJOC EDITORIAL: Oil tax changes must happen this session

After more than a full year of “work,” Alaska lawmakers are now saying they may be short on time in their efforts to change the oil tax laws.

March Issue 2 2012

Legislators take ‘spring break’ to go to Energy Council, home districts

The hallways in Juneau were empty last week with legislators gone to the annual Energy Council meetings in Washington, D.C., or home to their districts to meet with constituents and take a break.

Mitt Romney wins Alaska GOP poll March Issue 2 2012

Mitt Romney wins Alaska GOP poll

JUNEAU (AP) — Mitt Romney won the Alaska GOP’s presidential preference poll March 6, edging out Rick Santorum in a race Romney won handily four years ago.

Romney wins Alaska GOP poll March Issue 1 2012

Romney wins Alaska GOP poll

Mitt Romney won the Alaska GOP's presidential preference poll Tuesday, edging out Rick Santorum in a race Romney won handily four years ago.

March Issue 1 2012

Republicans to vote on presidential preference

Alaska Republicans will be voting Tuesday on their choice for the party's presidential nominee.

March Issue 1 2012

Senate committee passes its version oil tax revision, House say it’s not enough

The Senate Resources Committee approved proposed changes late Friday to the state's oil and gas production tax, as part of an effort to attract more industry investment in declining North Slope fields.

March Issue 1 2012

Legislature taking a breather at halfway point

The Alaska Legislature is taking a breather this week, after reaching the halfway point of the 90-day session.

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