Senator Murkowski Votes Against Buffet Rule, Rule Fails to Pass
The "Buffet Rule," an idea favored by 72% of Americans, went up for a cloture vote yesterday. The vote would have opened up the rule for debate in that chamber.
Crime Victims Get Strengthened Rights with Senate Bill 135
Senate Bill 135 if signed by the governor will require prosecutors and judges to consider a victim's right to a timely disposition of their case when deciding whether to allow continuances.
Anders Behring Breivik, Norwegian Terrorist Appears in Court, Pleads Not Guilty
Breivik, the man arrested and confessed killer of 77 people, mostly teenagers, in Olso and on Utoya Island last July entered a plea of "Not Guilty" in court.
FY 2013 Capital Budget Passes, Goes to Governor
The Senate agreed today with the House on their additions to the budget and sent the budget to the Governor for his signature.