Thursday, February 25, 2010

EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff (Enlarge) Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3973/which-comes-first-baseball-or-digging-my-driveway/ 2/21/10 http://tinyurl.com/ykabspm

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I say with a sigh,
With the snow piled so high,
It's time to write about anything I know,
Other than the snow and the cold.
If I may be so bold.

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This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sarasota Snowbird http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3620
Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41
Sarasota FL – The Orioles’ pitchers and catchers took the field last Thursday for the first day of spring training in their new training facilities in Sarasota after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale.

Of The Past and Present….
Tom McLaughlin
Lake Toba, Sumatra Island, Indonesia – The largest volcanic crater lake in the world did not make much of an impression. Comparing it to the huge, crystal clear bodies of water in Canada, I realized, later, (don’t we always realize things later?) there can be no comparison between bodies of water on one side of the world in the very northern hemisphere to one on the opposite just along the equator.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Enough Tiger Woods
Roy Meachum
Unlike movie stars and rock musicians, Tiger Woods’ celebrity does not rest on his popularity; quite the contrary. There’re a number of tournament ticket buyers who put up money with the hope they were on hand when the golf champion crashes. It’s a verity of every human endeavor, especially true of minorities.

Exceptions Legislation and Charles Jenkins
Farrell Keough
Two bills which are currently active in our Maryland General Assembly need your support. One will be heard today. Take some time to send your representatives an email!

Monday, February 22, 2010
Labyrinth of Laptops
Steven R. Berryman
Heading for Best Buy with son Paul on Saturday night seemed like a good idea, especially as I was without reliable keyboard and mouse, thanks to my wireless setup gentrifying.

Campaign Diary – Dealing With The Snow
Michael Kurtianyk
February 9 – More Snow – With the prediction of 10-to-20 more inches of snow, I decided that now, more than ever, the snow removal people and salt distributers deserve our utmost respect. Having put in long hours already, the group has only a day or two to rest, check in with things at home, and then return for more work.

Friday, February 19, 2010
Another “Moderate” Gone
Roy Meachum
Upon Frederick’s Charles “Mac” Mathias’ death, I reported the surviving Charles “Chuck” Percy was left alone; the judgment came from my reporting days on Capitol Hill. Both senators were victims of the GOP rush to cleanse its ranks of moderates in Congress. They were not alone, but two Republicans I knew and interacted with.

Unanimity is Tyranny
Joe Charlebois
The problem with “bi-partisanship” is that it signifies unanimity or compromise. In a nation of over 300 million, there should be very little unanimity and very little compromise.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Living Within Our Means
Patricia A. Kelly
I just returned from a weekend out of town. I left on Thursday, and returned on Monday. I was shocked by the snow still remaining on city streets. I couldn’t believe that Rockwell Terrace was one lane wide and not yet plowed down to the pavement.

Tea Party Perspective…
Derek Shackelford
I must admit I am not a follower of the Tea Party movement. This does not mean that I cannot look at it objectively. I am not a follower in terms of believing all of its principles.

Life in the Fast Lane
Norman M. Covert
My bicycle has become an historical artifact. Underneath this white stuff is Frederick City’s bicycle path that provides a highway to a younger and healthier time. The north extension is a road to nowhere, stopping short of Schifferstadt Architectural Museum.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Charlie Wilson’s Legacy
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On Sunday, Charlie Wilson, the former 12-term Democrat who represented the 2nd District in East Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 through 1996, was remembered in a memorial service in Texas.

Elephant Tales
Tom McLaughlin
Tangkahan, Sumatra, Indonesia – The road from Bukit Lawang, where we were staying, to this village was moon cratered, flood gullied and suitable only for motorcycles or four wheel drive.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Commissioner “Jerk” Thompson
Roy Meachum
Certainly next December will end the political career of John Leonard Thompson. God willing! Acting the jerk consistently, the commissioner tarnishes consistently Frederick County’s good name; fortunately other officials act to clean up his messes.

A Tough Row to Hoe…
Nick Diaz
Adam Avery, host of “Senior Talk Radio,” a weekly show that airs on WFMD at noon on Saturdays, is one of those people who is constantly questioning, prodding, inquiring, as to the “why” of things. A few days ago, he observed that Fox News commentator Juan Williams, a moderate black person, must be under intense pressure by his peers to tow the left-wing Democratic Party line.

Monday, February 15, 2010
Brain-dead Government
Steven R. Berryman
In one of nature’s oddest ironies, the human brain is devoid of pain sensors. The organ charged by the body to manage and regulate all of its internal activity – including the thought processes believed to create self-awareness and intelligence itself – cannot “feel.”

Campaign Diary – Plowing The Road
Michael Kurtianyk
January 27 – The Day After – With yesterday’s “Announcement Day” events having been completed, it was time for me to focus on gaining traction. Today was spent reviewing and evaluating all that happened yesterday. Our goals were successful; we had great turnouts at all of our events; we signed up volunteers to help us with our campaign; we received some very generous contributions; and we let the media know that we’re off and running.

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Democratic Advocate, February 28, 1949: Mechanicsville School PTA dinner honors public officials

Mechanicsville School PTA dinner honors public officials

Democratic Advocate, February 28, 1949.

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On Friday evening, February 25, 1949, at 6 o'clock the Mechanicsville School and Parent Teachers' Association will give a dinner in honor of the County Commissioners, the Board of Education, the County Treasurer, the Tax Collector, the Building Committee and teachers of the school in appreciation for the new school.

The guests will be invited to the auditorium where a turkey dinner will be served by the patrons. A short program will follow the dinner when the toastmaster, Mr. J. Randle will call on the superintendent, Mr. Samuel Jenness, the President of the Board of Education, Mr. Clyde Hesson, the President of the County Commissioners, Mr. Emory Berwager, the P.T.A. President, Mrs. Clarence Dell, and the Principal, Mr. Ralph Yealy who will also give brief remarks.

Democratic Advocate, February 28, 1949.

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Westminster MD fans join Oriole pitchers and catchers for the first day of spring training

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The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.)

From left to right, Barbara Schildwachter Williams, son Jeremy, husband
Kenny Williams and son Jonathan - from the Greens off Royer Road in Westminster were happy to be away from the cold - and visiting the Orioles’ spring training camp. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

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Photo caption: The Williams family, of Westminster Maryland, was also at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida and delighted to have had the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley (left.)

From left to right, Barbara Schildwachter Williams, son Jeremy, husband
Kenny Williams and son Jonathan - from the Greens off Royer Road in Westminster were happy to be away from the cold - and visiting the Orioles’ spring training camp. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff February 18, 2010

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EAGLE ARCHIVE: Which comes first, baseball or digging out my driveway? EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff (Enlarge) Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3973/which-comes-first-baseball-or-digging-my-driveway/ 2/21/10 http://tinyurl.com/ykabspm

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Pictures: Shipwreck Discovery Yields Ancient Treasure

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

NAACP: Van Jones To Receive President's Award

Last night on CNN, I announced that the NAACP will be awarding the President's Award to green jobs pioneer Van Jones at this year's NAACP Image Awards, set to broadcast this Friday on Fox.

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Van Jones embodies the spirit of the NAACP Image Awards -- an entrepreneurial spirit that comes with a sense of social responsibility. His plan to retool the American economy by creating millions of new "green collar" jobs is groundbreaking, not only because it opens up a new sector of American industry, but also because it does so in a way that creates jobs and protects the environment.

Since 1970, the NAACP Image Awards have celebrated the best in African American Arts and Culture. It is an awards ceremony that honors the aspirations and dreams of all Americans, told from an African American perspective. The President's Award has traditionally honored those whose achievements in public life have been game changing. Recent honorees have included Muhammad Ali, Ruby Dee and President Bill Clinton.

Please be sure to tune in to the live broadcast this Friday, February 26, on FOX at 8:00pm Eastern / 7:00pm Central, where I will present the President's Award to Van Jones. You will also get a chance to see Tyler Perry, Mo'Nique, Morgan Freeman, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Taraji P. Henson and other leaders of the entertainment world walk the red carpet. And do not miss out on exclusive mobile updates -- sign up for our mobile updates now.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Todd Jealous
President and CEO
NAACP

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Kevin Dayhoff - The Tentacle: Sarasota Snowbird

February 24, 2010

Sarasota Snowbird

Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3620

Sarasota FL – The Orioles’ pitchers and catchers took the field last Thursday for the first day of spring training in their new training facilities in Sarasota after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale.

Life has been tough in Maryland for the last several weeks. The temperatures have hovered in the 30s with snow piled up to our waists.

When the going gets tough, the tough go to the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota.

While friends and neighbors shoveled snow, I toughed-out the woes of winter by watching palm trees swaying to a light breeze and listening as the sea gulls volunteered play-by-play commentary with the temperature in the lower 70s.

Baseball has a rich history in Maryland and remains a summertime favorite for many – from all walks of life.

Baseball has always been a favorite topic for many local history writers. And why not – writing about baseball is fun.

It has everything to warm the keyboard of a writer including summertime, arcane statistics, intrigue, colorful events, talent, family, and friends. Articles about sports are fun to read and sports writers are some of my favorite writers.... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3620

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The Carroll Record, February 24, 1972 Helicopter Beat Stork; Mother, Girl Fine

Helicopter Beat Stork; Mother, Girl Fine

The Carroll Record, February 24, 1972

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The helicopter beat the stork early Monday morning and Mrs. Samuel Grammer and baby are doing fine at Carroll County General Hospital.

The child, a daughter, was born about 11 a.m. but the call came to the State Police at 3:50 a.m. Monday morning.

Mr. Grammer was unable to get his car out through the drifting snow. Police were unable to get in with cars and called for the helicopter at 4:15 a.m.

The helicopter was on the scene by 4:55 a.m.

The Carroll Record, February 24, 1972

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FishBowlDC: Investigative Journalism Fund Gets $100,000 Grant

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Tuesday, Feb 23

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM FUND GETS $100,000 GRANT
Good news - for some reporters. The Fund for Investigative Journalism has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, based in Oklahoma City. The grant will support reporters working on investigative stories that focus on their states and local communities. The grant provides funds for investigations done by reporters in the ethnic media and local/regional investigative reporters. "This grant will address a pressing need for watchdog reporting in regions where...
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ROCK ON: NBC AND ABC TRASH TALK
Banter breaks out among Capitol Hill and White House TV correspondents. ABC's Jake Tapper: Dear NBC News executives: please tell @SavannahGuthrie and @ChuckTodd to stop blasting Blind Melon from their booth. thanks, Team ABC. MSNBC's Savannah Guthrie: Yes! That's my jam. NBC's Luke Russert: I'm just glad @chucktodd put his "Mamma Mia" soundtrack away. As for @savannahguthrie all she plays is http://bit.ly/5kFZ (Note: The Mary Tyler Moore theme song). Tapper: Blind Melon is way...
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NJ CIRCULATES SURVEY - MAJOR CHANGES BEING DISCUSSED
NJ has circulated an online customer survey suggesting that big changes are being bandied about at CongressDaily, including possibly merging the publication's content with other reporting NJ produces. The survey, said a subscriber who took it, also suggested that NJ could be considering a name change for CongressDaily. One question involved CQ's bill tracking service that is a longtime favorite to a variety of Capitol Hill publications and lobbyists around town. The gist: 'What if...
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Tuesday, Feb 23

THE HILL TO FILL "BALLOT BOX"
The Hill has launched new campaign blog, The Ballot Box. The blog is being headlined by staff writers Aaron Blake and Sean Miller. An email announcing their new web property says, "It is our hope that this is the place to find all the latest campaign news and analysis. This will be a great place for us to post endorsements, polls, candidate news, and anything other tips you may have for us. And we...
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ABC NEWS BUYOUTS TO HIT TOMORROW
On the tail of CBS News' recent round of layoffs, hundreds of ABC News employees are expected to be offered buyouts tomorrow morning. A source familiar with the situation tells FishbowlDC that the buyouts will hit the Washington bureau as well. Mediaite reports that the buyouts are expected to be offered to employees both on and off-air. Check out Steve Krakauer's post for more details. UPDATE: Our sister blog TVNewser says the cuts will hit...
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ABC TO PURCHASE FEW TABLES AT RTCA DINNER
ABC has purchased two tables for the upcoming Radio & Television Correspondents' Association dinner scheduled for March 11. The number is telling. Many of the other networks, NBC, CNN and Fox News, have all purchased many tables, some well into double digits. ABC is on the upswing from last year's RTCA dinner when the network purchased only one table. "Budgets are tight, and our priority is news coverage," said ABC spokeswoman Emily Lenzner. > Update:...
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Tuesday, Feb 23

ALLBRITTON NABS WEMPLE FOR NEW METRO SITE
Robert Allbritton has hired Erik Wemple, editor of City Paper, to edit the new metro site, which has yet to be named. FishbowlDC has heard that WaPo's Marc Fisher and other top editors around the country were under consideration for the job. But, said an industry insider, Wemple "won over the top brass with his take-charge attitude and innovative approach to the news."...
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WASHINGTON LIFE'S YGL NOW ONLINE
Washington Life's Young and the Guest List is out. It's "in"...but it's out. It's out but you're "in" if you're on it. If you're on it, you're in and the list in "in" but it's out. What I'm trying to say is the whole list now online. So maybe if you're on it, you're "in" and online...I give up. Check out the full list of Washington Life's 2010 picks for the capital's most influential...
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EXAMINER'S MASON HAS AN ADMIRER
From Craigslist "Miscellaneous" Section: Julie Mason at the Examiner - m4w - 28 (NWDC) "I just saw you on CNN...And I thought wow... she's pretty and smart.. and buxom. And then I thought... Hey, I wonder if she would like to have BLANK BLANK with me... I am 100 percent serious about this... so what do you think?" Forget about what we think. What does the Washington Examiner's Julie Mason think (who, by the way,...
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Tuesday, Feb 23

POLITICS DAILY'S PROF. SHIZINTZSKI : THE SHIZNIT OR JUST PLAIN SHIZZY?
I'm not sure whether to tune into Politics Daily's Noble Shizintzski as often as possible or to block her from my computer forever. She's a cartoon schoolmarm with dark hair pulled back, glasses perched on the tip of her nose. She wears a stern look and red lips and by video describes her "Word of Wisdom". I'm not convinced I'd let her be a Facebook Friend, maybe with strict stipulations on the hiding settings. That...
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SEPARATED AT BIRTH: THE NATION'S CHRIS HAYES
The Nation's Washington editor Chris Hayes often appears on MSNBC's "Rachel Maddow" show. Last week he had an unfortunate slip of the tongue on air when, after Maddow greeted him, he replied, "Hi Matt." Hayes quickly reversed himself and called her "Rachel." Of course, by now he had referred to the popular female host with a male name. A highly amused Maddow replied, "Did you call me Matt? I answer to Matt, Maddow or Maddow."...
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Monday, February 22, 2010

EAGLE ALERT: Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Police Chief: It will be several months before cameras would be in place

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3991/cameras/

By Charles Schelle, Posted 2/22/10

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SYKESVILLE — Carroll County should have its first speed cameras installed this year following the Sykesville Town Council's vote tonight (Monday) to approve a speed camera ordinance.

At its meeting at the Town House and after a second public hearing, the council voted 5-1 in favor of speed cameras. Mayor Mike Miller and council members Leslie Reed, Frank Robert Jr., Ian Shaw and Chris True voted in favor while Councilman Leo Keenan voted against. Councilman Scott Sanzone was absent.

"I'm ecstatic," Police Chief John Williams Jr., told The Eagle. "Time and time again, the number one issue in our town is speeding, speeding, speeding."

The town expects to operate three mobile speed camera units in three school areas/zones for speed cameras:

• Ava Wanas Montessori School, 7590 College Road;

• Springfield Presbyterian School/Stepping Stones Pre-School, 7300 Spout Hill Road; and

• Sykesville Middle School, 7301 Springfield Ave.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Flower Lady

The Flower Lady February 19, 2010 Kevin Dayhoff

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[20100219 The Flower Lady] Babylon Family Mrs. Owl, Dayhoff Art

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AriZona Tea

“AriZona Tea” February 10, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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[20100210 Arizona Tea] Dayhoff Art, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos, Dayhoff photos food, Food, Food AriZona Tea

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“AriZona Tea” Feb 10, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yhvf6c3 #photo #art http://twitpic.com/14nuwe http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/404116450/arizona-tea-february-10-2010-by-kevin-dayhoff

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Tomcat Bight Marina Key West

“Still life with Tomcat at the Bight Marina Key West” February 8, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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[20100208 Tomcat Bight Marina] Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos, US st Florida 2010 Feb, US st Florida Key West 2010 Feb

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“Still life with Tomcat at the Bight Marina Key West” Feb 8, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yj38g42 http://twitpic.com/14m71y

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The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay Florida

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay Florida

February 20, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Two photos of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay Florida, as viewed from the Manatee County shore rest area. Photographed February 20, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

The five-and-a-half mile, $244 million structure which spans from Terra Ceia - Bradenton in Manatee County to St. Petersburg, Florida is the world's longest cable-stayed concrete bridge. The roadway is built to provide clearance of 190 feet above the water where the bridge spans the shipping channel.

It was opened to traffic on April 20, 1987 and is a part of the I-275 - US 19 road network.

A previous bridge, which stood in approximately the same position in the bay, was built in 1954, was partially destroyed in the morning of May 9, 1980, when a freighter, the “Summit Venture,” collided with the bridge resulting in 35 people losing their lives.

Unfortunately, the magnificent structure has also attracted personal tragedies. As many as 127 persons have jumped to their death from the bridge according to a St. Petersburg Times newspaper article by Jamie Jones, published October 6, 2003: “Skyway safeguards don't deter jumpers - At least 10 people have jumped already this year, despite crisis phones and 24-hour patrols.” What a paradox that such a beautiful structure would be used for something so unpleasant.

According to a report by Jose Garcia, "The Skyway Bridge - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow,” for the Florida Department of Transportation, the bridge rates Travel Channel’s No. 3 of “Top 10 Bridges.”

It is not to be missed…

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The Courtyard

“It happened in the courtyard” February 19, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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How

“How” February 5, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Saturday, February 20, 2010

Tomatoes

“Tomatoes” February 5, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Friday, February 19, 2010

February 19 2010 Alaska Legislative Roundup

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Lawmakers aim to limit corporate election campaigning
Alaska lawmakers are introducing four related bills aimed at limiting the role of corporations in elections. One pair of bills directly challenges the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that corporations have political free speech rights.

Lawmaker wants to streamline Legislature with a single chamber
Eliminating Alaska's House of Representatives and expanding the state Senate would make the Legislature more efficient, a lawmaker said in making the proposal.

ACLU objects to subpoenas in child exploitation cases
The ACLU of Alaska is calling a bill that seeks to crack down on sex offenders unconstitutional.

Problems plague child protection office in Bethel
The state is finding it difficult to protect children from abuse and neglect in Bethel and surrounding villages because of high worker turnover, records problems and distant managers, Alaska lawmakers were told Thursday.

Alaska lawmaker proposes single legislative chamber
Eliminating the House of Representatives and expanding the Senate would make the Alaska Legislature more efficient, a Fairbanks lawmaker says.

Harris pushes for mandatory winter tires
Winter tires should be a mandatory vehicle safety feature in Alaska. So says state Rep. John Harris.

Winter tires should be mandatory, says Valdez legislator
A Valdez Republican is sponsoring a bill to require that winter drivers use studded tires or tires with the rubber industry's mountain and snowflake logo that indicates they meet severe-weather standards.

Effects of oil tax increase dominate debate in Juneau
As lawmakers debate whether to give big tax breaks to Big Oil this year, a key question concerns whether tax increases passed in 2007 are hurting the industry that fuels Alaska government and, if so, what to do about it.

Lawmakers consider banning cell phones while driving
Lawmakers have begun looking at whether to ban virtually all cell phone use while driving in Alaska.

Funding for Pick-Click-Give at issue in Legislature
The price tag for the Pick-Click-Give program, which allows Alaskans to donate a portion of their Permanent Fund dividend to charities, is raising eyebrows in the state Legislature.

Legislator wants tax holiday on new oil to spur development
The state would give companies a 10-year tax break on new oil under the latest proposal aimed at encouraging development in Alaska.

House gets bill to let dead qualify for PFD
Should the state allow families to collect the Permanent Fund dividends of recently deceased relatives?

Group advocates incentives to lure health care workers
Armed with reports of continued shortages of doctors and other health care workers in Alaska, a group of health care organizations is pushing for the state to begin offering doctors, dentists, nurses and others money to come practice in Alaska.

Legislative roundup
An Alaska lawmaker plans to file legislation that would change the selection process for members of the board that looks into ethics complaints against executive branch employees.

Education chief touts scholarship bill
Beyond simply helping kids get to college, Gov. Sean Parnell's scholarship proposal is about culture change, according to state Education Commissioner Larry LeDoux.