Category: Alaska

Public Corruption

Here’s the latest DOJ press release on the latest guilty plea in the agency’s investigation into public corruption in Alaska.  Beverly L. Masek, a former elected member of the Alaska House of Representatives, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit bribery, Acting Assistant Attorney General Rita M. Glavin of the Criminal Division announced.  The release […]

Alaska: Lobbying Law’s Broad Scope Cited

An oil company in Alaska will not be registering lobbyists with the state, according to this report.  ConocoPhillips is citing burdensome disclosure requirements, especially for non-lobbyists who provide support for lobbyists and their activities.  Exxon Mobil and TransCanada have registered lobbyists, according to the article.   Here’s a lengthy September 2008 advisory opinion discussing the issue; the […]