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Alaska daily news roundup

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Parnell rips traditional retirement system



Gov. Sean Parnell said he doesn't support allowing new state employees back into the state's traditional pension plan, even if it's not expected to cost the state anything.

Alaska Dems go against Supreme Court on spending



Alaska Democratic lawmakers Wednesday proposed a move toward amending the U.S. Constitution to ban unlimited third-party spending in campaigns.
Lawmakers call for coastal zone debate soon


At least two state House members want early, substantive debate on coastal management.
Committee introduces pension bill


Another bill aimed at addressing Alaska's pension problem has been introduced, this time by the Senate Finance Committee.
Lawmaker seeks end to tax break benefiting Baptist Temple


An Anchorage lawmaker is asking the Alaska Legislature to undo a 2006 change in state law that stopped city governments from taxing church-owned homes occupied by religious school teachers.
Divided House committee advances bill on school choice


An expansion of school choice programs available to Alaskans is one step closer to becoming a reality, but a 4-3 vote by the House Education Committee this week and concerns raised by legislators suggest the road ahead for the bill could be rough.
Federal subsistence board renews review of Alaska rural designation


KODIAK, Alaska -- The federal subsistence board has discarded seven years of work to determine which rural federal lands in Alaska are eligible for subsistence hunting.
Mississippi Republicans challenge powers of attorney general
By Jim Malewitz, Stateline Staff Writer

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood hires lots of outside lawyers. They make a great deal of money for the state, and for themselves. Not everyone is happy with that situation.


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