In this presidential election, neither candidate is talking much about cleaning up the air or protecting scenic lands. Instead, the debate is about whether and how much environmental regulations hurt businesses.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
4 Special Coverage
Strict Private School Prepped Romney To ‘Aim High’
At Cranbrook School for Boys, Mitt Romney and his classmates “lived by the bell” and wore coats and ties to dinner. Romney made his mark at the prestigious private school, but a former classmate says, “you never saw Mitt and said, ‘That’s the governor’s son.’ He was one of the guys, quite honestly.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
It’s All Politics, Oct. 12, 2012
The one and only matchup of the vice presidential candidates in a debate brought on the heat. NPR’s Ron Elving and Scott Horsley hash out which jabs by the candidates caused the most sting. They also look ahead to the next presidential debate and weigh in on Big Bird’s staying power.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Mayor, Assembly, School Board members take office next week
Juneau’s new mayor and Assembly members will be sworn into office on Monday.
Casinos Not An Easy Bet For Local Governments
More jurisdictions are turning to gambling to plug budget holes, but some say the economic benefits are exaggerated.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Bachmann Faces Competitive Re-Election Bid In Minnesota
More than nine months after dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination for president, Rep. Michele Bachmann is back on the campaign trail. But this time it’s in her Minnesota congressional district, where she faces an underfunded but tough Democratic opponent.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us