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A legislative agency says the state’s credit status will be at risk if the oil tax reductions proposed by the governor become law.

Stories include a seafood processor penalized for water violations and former Juneau fishing guide continues to defend himself against bird and wildlife violations.

When Senator Lisa Murkowski’s fisheries aide pulled out from consideration for an influential job in the Obama Administration two years ago, he said it was because the process was taking too long. It turns out Arne Fuglvog was under investigation by the very agency he would have run.

Stories include a trip by lawmaker to rural Alaska to check up on state-funded education programs.

Two House committees are on their way to rural Alaska to see firsthand how education funds are being spent.

Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says reducing the high cost of energy is the best way to promote economic growth in the state.