Jury convicts Tom Anderson for bribery, conspiracy and money laundering
Mon, July 9, 2007
Former Anchorage lawmaker Tom Anderson was convicted of seven felonies today including bribery, conspiracy and money laundering. His sentencing is set for October. This marks the first court victory for federal prosecutors in an expected series of Alaska legislature corruption cases.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
Legislators and observers react to Anderson verdict
Mon, July 9, 2007
On hearing the news of Anderson’s conviction, Anchorage Representative Bob Roses said he was personally disappointed with the outcome of the trial. Roses was one of several legislators and political observers with whom APRN reporters spoke today.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau and David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Ethics reform bill signed into law
Mon, July 9, 2007
The Ethics Reform bill passed by the legislature in May is now law. Governor Palin signed the 38-page measure this afternoon. The bill contains about 50 changes to state law aimed at increasing public trust and decreasing elected official corruption.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau
John Bitney leaves governor’s office on eve of new ethics law
Mon, July 9, 2007
One of the Palin administration’s key movers behind the ethics bill — and other major issues during this year’s session — has left government service. John Bitney worked as an independent lobbyist before joining the Palin campaign last year and then continuing as her legislative liaison, responsible for giving priorities to the governor’s legislative agenda.
Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau (read by Lori Townsend, APRN)
Arctic Economic Development Summit gathers community leaders in Kotzebue
Mon, July 9, 2007
Alaska’s northern regions possess some of the state’s richest natural resources. But the wealth from the North Slope Oil Fields or northwest Alaska’s Red Dog Mine has not translated into strong local economies. Far from it. Today regional and community leaders from the two northernmost boroughs gathered in Kotzebue for the first day of the Arctic Economic Development Summit.
Len Anderson, KSKA - Anchorage (on assignment in Kotzebue)
As coastline dissolves, communities hit relocation roadblocks
Mon, July 9, 2007
Villages up and down the west coast of Alaska continue to face problems brought about by coastal erosion. Several are considering relocating but are finding numerous obstacles in their path.
Jesse Zink, KNOM - Nome
Mat-Su Borough and MEA divided over coal-fired power plans
Mon, July 9, 2007
Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough are headed for a showdown over a proposed ordinance that could limit the power provider’s plans to use coal in generating its own electricity.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Thorne Bay courting bids for home and business development land in southeast
Mon, July 9, 2007
A little more of the Last Frontier is going on sale soon. The Southeast Alaska town of Thorne Bay is auctioning off property in a new subdivision called Green Tree Heights.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Alaska News Nightly: July 9, 2007
Mon, July 9, 2007
Below is the complete story list and audio from today’s Alaska News Nightly, as broadcast on APRN stations statewide. Individual stories are available in the Alaska News category and you can subscribe to our news feeds via e-mail, podcast and RSS anytime.
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Breaking News: Anderson guilty on all seven counts
Mon, July 9, 2007
A federal jury has found former Anchorage state Representative Tom Anderson guilty of seven counts of bribery, extortion and money laundering.
Walking out of the courthouse today, Anderson said the decision was not what he was expecting. Defense attorney Paul Stockler said he was also disappointed in the verdict.
Anderson was accused of taking official actions to benefit Cornell Companies in exchange for money and conspiring to hide the payments in the summer and fall of 2004.
Anderson will be sentenced at a hearing at the federal courthouse in Anchorage on October 2, 2007.
More coverage coming up this evening on Alaska News Nightly on APRN stations statewide. Complete audio will also be posted here at APRN.org.
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