State News

	EPA to let states address rising ocean acidity The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will consider ways the states can address rising levels of carbon dioxide in oceans.
	EPA to let states address rising ocean acidity The U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency says it will consider ways the states can address rising levels of carbon dioxide in oceans.
	Bunde won't seek re-election Senate Minority Leader Con Bunde will not seek re-election.
	Judge won't reconsider decision on Palin e-mails An Alaska judge has refused to reconsider his ruling that state law doesn't forbid the use of private e-mail accounts to conduct state business.
	Pair picked for DOJ unit probing public corruption The section of the Justice Department that investigates corruption of public officials is getting new leadership.
	Palin to host Bachmann fundraiser in Minneapolis Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is hosting a Minneapolis fundraiser for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's reelection effort.
	Council eyes Calif., Oregon, Wash. salmon changes California salmon fishermen may not get much, if any, time on the ocean this year.
	Baker leads Iditarod at halfway point Satellite tracking shows three mushers have left Cripple, the halfway point in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
	House to take up state operating budget The House is expected to take up the state's operating budget Thursday.
	Begich gets new committee appointment U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has a new committee appointment.