Anchorage Edition: September 28, 2007

Fri, September 28, 2007
Posted in Anchorage Edition

Host Michael Carey gathers journalists and commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Discussion this week includes:

Overview and reflection on Rep. Pete Kott corruption trial that ended with jury rendering a guilty verdict on three of four counts
Expectations for upcoming trial of former Rep. Vic Kohring
Overview of politics of Pebble Mine and Fairbanks Rep. Jam Ramras’ controversy with Native groups
BP Alaska President’s recent talk about company’s operations to business group and Alaska’s rank near bottom of worldwide “political stability” survey by consulting group Wood Mackenzie
Background on Nikiski fertilizer plant shutdown
Govenor Sarah Palin request of Sen. Ted Stevens to talk about corruption trials and investigations
Assessment of State Sen. John Cowdery not attending the special session due to health reasons

HOST: Michael Carey, independent journalist

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