The governor selected Sutton Rep. George Rauscher to replace Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower; and Wasilla Rep. Cathy Tilton to replace Palmer Sen. Shelley Hughes. The governor’s choices are subject to confirmation by Senate Republicans.
Observers of the state’s urban electric and gas utilities are warning of a painful possibility: Customers could be charged tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars for work that may not benefit them. (via Northern Journal)
Human Rights chair Dorene Lorenz accused blogger Jeff Landfield of the Alaska Landmine of defaming her by implying she stole state funding intended to preserve a historic building in Seward. (via Alaska Public Media)