John Coghill

TOO LATE: Legislators say utility merger, gas plan not likely to pass.
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
JUNEAU — Gov. Sarah Palin’s biggest initiatives for this legislative session appear dead on arrival, at least for this year.
Top lawmakers said Tuesday they aren’t likely to pass the governor’s bills dealing with an in-state natural gas pipeline and consolidating the six Railbelt utilities to pursue mega-projects like the Susitna River dam.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

Palin's image has changed, for better and worse, in the six weeks since she joined the McCain Republican presidential ticket.