Deadly force bill sent back for another look

By Jeremy Hsieh, The Associated Press, Anchorage Daily News

A lawmaker on Monday agreed to rework a bill intended to protect Alaskans who use deadly force in defending themselves or their property.
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Percentage of female judges slips in Alaska

By The Associated Press, The Juneau Empire

FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The percentage of judges who are female in Alaska has slipped in the past decade, even as more women apply for the bench.
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Alaska delegation meets with NOAA chief on endangered status for whales

By Erika Bolstad, The Juneau Empire

WASHINGTON - If there's one thing Alaska's congressional delegation can agree on, it's a distrust of the Endangered Species Act and a belief it could ruin the state's economy. Read More

State kills wolves in wake of teacher death

By James Halpin, Anchorage Daily News

State officials on Monday found and killed two wolves thought to be responsible for killing a teacher in Chignik Lake last week, according to the Department of Fish and Game. Read More

Governor -- Alaska exports total $3.3 billion, down 8.1%

By Sean Manget, The Juneau Empire

Alaska exports totaled $3.3 billion in 2009, marking the fifth best year for trade in state history, said a press release from Gov. Sean Parnell's office. Read More

Legislators limit others' trips

By Pat Forgey, The Juneau Empire

The House of Representatives wants to rein in state spending by cracking down on travel, but it may be a case of "do as I say, not as I do." Read More

Gov. Sean Parnell (R)
Sworn in: July 2009
Term expires: December 2010

	State capital: Juneau
	State nickname: The Last Frontier
	Lt. Gov. Craig E. Campbell (R)
	Alaska has no secretary of state position
	Attorney General Richard Svobodny
	Senate President: Gary Stevens (R)
	House Speaker: Mike Chenault (R)

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Deadly force bill sent back for another look

Percentage of female judges slips in Alaska