State News

	Parnell wants tax reduction on cruise passengers Gov. Sean Parnell is proposing a state tax on cruise ship passengers be cut to help an industry that says the cost of doing business in Alaska is too high.
	ConocoPhillips names new head of Alaska operations ConocoPhillips has named a new president of its Alaska operations.
	State, union reach tentative agreement Labor, trade and craft workers are set to vote on a tentative three-year agreement with the state.
	Anchorage man shoots neighbor's Chihuahua Police say an Anchorage man shot and killed his neighbor's 10-year-old Chihuahua this week, escalating a long-standing dispute over roaming dogs.
	EcoTrust sells its first carbon credits A for-profit subsidiary of Portland-based EcoTrust has sold its first carbon credits from Washington forest land it owns.
	Man sentenced to 10 years in crack cocaine case An Anchorage man convicted of possessing crack cocaine was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
	Gov wants to work with McGuire on bullet line bill Gov. Sean Parnell says a bill aimed at building an in-state natural gas pipeline quickly is heading in the right direction.
	No rabies found in wolves blamed in teacher death Two wolves suspected of killing a teacher outside the rural village of Chignik Lake did not have rabies.
	Corporate campaigning bill blocked in House State Rep. Jay Ramras says he's blocking a House bill aimed at strengthening disclosure requirements for corporations and unions engaged in political campaigning.
	Soldiers' privileges pulled because of DUIs Weekend privileges for some Fort Richardson soldiers are being suspended because of the high number of driving-under-the-influence charges they're accumulating.