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March 01, 2004
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Ketchikan: Autopsy shows child likely did not die from physical
trauma - An autopsy of a 22-month-old child found deceased
last week at the home of her father shows that the child likely
did not die from physical trauma. - Read this story...
Southeast: Don Kubley Selected As A Businessman Of The Year - National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Congressman Tom Reynolds of New York announced the selection of Juneau business leader Don Kubley as a 2003 Businessman of the Year. Quoting a news release, "Kubley
was selected for involvement as a community and business leader
in the Juneau area, steadfast support for Republican ideals such
as lower taxes and limited government and for generous support
for the Republican Party." - Read
more... Alaska: Senate Takes Up K-12 Education Funding; Discussion Will Also Include PERS/TRS - The Alaska Senate turns its attention to K-12 education funding this week with bills that would increase the per-student allocation. "The Senate Majority is
looking forward to beginning the discussion on education funding
and what changes need to be made to respond to all the information
we have received so far," said Sen. Lyda Green (R-Wasilla),
who is co-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and vice-chair
of the Health, Education and Social Services Committee. - Read
more... Alaska: Bill proposes making criminal nonsupport and aiding & abetting nonpayment of child support felonies - HB 514, sponsored by Representative Pete Kott (R-Eagle River), passed out of the House Judiciary Committee late Friday evening. The bill calls for modifications to the current child support system. Among the changes proposed
by the legislation are provisions to make both criminal nonsupport
and aiding and abetting nonpayment of child support felonies.
The bill would also give the department the authority to negotiate
state debt through settlements or approved payment plans. - Read
more... Alaska: In
Alaska, Getting There Is Half the Fun- ...In the southeast
part of the state, at Ketchikan High they frequently offer
teams $3,000 and throw in harbor tours, halibut feeds and a promise
to put up every visiting athlete in a private home. - Read
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