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Erika Bolstad

Erika Bolstad covers Alaska issues, including the congressional delegation, from Washington, D.C., for McClatchy Newspapers. Before joining the bureau in 2007, she spent seven years as a reporter at the Miami Herald, where she covered politics, government and the state legislature. E-mail Erika at ebolstad@adn.com.

Sean Cockerham

Sean Cockerham writes about Alaska state politics. He's worked for the ADN in Anchorage and Juneau, covered the legislature for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, and covered Washington state politics for the Tacoma News Tribune. E-mail Sean at scockerham@adn.com

Kyle Hopkins

Kyle Hopkins covers rural affairs, general assignments and politics for the ADN. He covered the 2006 campaign for governor, has blogged extensively about Alaska politics, covered Anchorage city government and was a reporter based in the Mat-Su. He grew up in Southeast Alaska and previously wrote for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and Anchorage Press. E-mail Kyle at khopkins@adn.com and also find him on our rural Alaska blog, The Village.

David Hulen

David Hulen, the ADN's state and local news editor, is responsible for political coverage. He has been an editor and reporter at the ADN for more than 20 years. E-mail David at dhulen@adn.com

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Sarah Palin

Follow the former Alaska governor's actions as she embarks on life outside of office.

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Alaska political corruption

The FBI raided state legislature offices in Aug. 2006, and the fallout since has been epic in Alaska's political world.

Samuels wants Parnell T.V. ad pulled - 2/8/2010 4:25 pm

Does Alaska need a transportation permanent fund? - 2/8/2010 3:00 pm

Begich at DSCC fundraising event with "who's who" of lobbyists - 2/8/2010 11:32 am

Begich pushes to limit corporate contributions; Alaska campaign finance regulators wait for direction - 2/5/2010 11:14 am

Palin e-mails show Todd Palin was active participant in administration (Updated with how to search) - 2/5/2010 7:57 am

First hearing on bill to roll back oil taxes set for Monday - 2/4/2010 11:43 am

"There are now no limits on independent expenditures ..." - 2/3/2010 10:41 am

Democrats: Alliance ads on oil taxes "dishonest" - 2/2/2010 12:49 pm

Millett files bill to lower oil taxes - 1/29/2010 6:43 pm

Sitka Assembly member: Kookesh also pressured that city - 1/29/2010 10:12 am

Push in Legislature to oppose Cook Inlet beluga habitat plan - 1/27/2010 12:33 pm

Sealaska CEO: unfortunate that media is focusing on Kookesh controversy - 1/26/2010 6:02 pm

Democrats protest Cohen's removal from cruise science panel - 1/26/2010 1:40 pm

Chenault wants to use permanent fund earnings for in-state gasline - 1/25/2010 12:03 pm

Oil industry launches ad campaign calling for oil tax reduction - 1/25/2010 11:18 am

New Wheeler report - 1/24/2010 8:46 am

Judge sides with Palin on emails - 1/22/2010 4:54 pm

Leg. ethics dings Cowdery - more than a year after he pleaded guilty in court - 1/22/2010 9:06 am

Wielechowski and McGuire: fund Susitna dam and Chakachamna - 1/21/2010 7:07 pm

Galvin:oil industry jobs and investment up but drilling down - 1/21/2010 3:49 pm

Begich: Allow 2009 tax credit for 2010 Haiti donations - 1/21/2010 3:22 pm

Murkowski remarks on EPA regs - 1/21/2010 12:24 pm

Palin to headline Washington D.C. fundraiser (updated with Palin saying it's not true)

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Update from Sean Cockerham in Juneau --

I just got a call from Gov. Sarah Palin's spokesman, Bill McAllister, who said these national Republican groups jumped the gun in announcing Palin would be there.

"The governor has not confirmed," McAllister said.

McAllister said he has no idea why the National Republican Senatorial Committee and National Republican Congressional Committee announced Palin as the keynote speaker. "I don't know, I'm kind of stunned...She's been invited but that's as far as it's gone from our end, is my understanding," McAllister said.


From Erika Bolstad in Washington D.C. --

Looks like Gov. Sarah Palin will continue to have a future as a Republican fundraiser. Palin will deliver the keynote address at the June 8 Senate-House Dinner in Washington, D.C. The annual dinner is a fundraiser for the Republican Party's congressional re-election efforts.

Here's a statement from the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas:

"Governor Palin has quickly emerged as one of the most popular and recognizable faces in the Republican Party, and we are honored to have her deliver the keynote address at the Senate-House dinner. As a proven leader in her home state of Alaska, Gov. Palin represents a breath of fresh air from the business-as-usual crowd in Washington, and is one of our party’s up-and-coming young governors who will play a critical role in our re-building efforts in the years to come. Last fall, she electrified and energized crowds across the country, and we expect she will generate a similar amount of enthusiasm at this spring’s dinner."

More gushing from the head of the National Republican Congressional Committee, Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas.

"Gov. Palin’s conservative values, commendable achievements in Alaska and the sheer energy she personifies make her one of the most compelling visionaries of our Party. With respect, admiration and enthusiasm, I look forward to welcoming her to Washington and await the inspirational address our party needs, as it rebuilds and prepares for a victorious election cycle."


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