Knowles will not challenge Murkowski’s right to name replacement

In his farewell speech to Anchorage Chamber, Governor says budget cuts and opening resources not enough; change is needed

Jen Ransom

Staff Writer

Gov. Tony Knowles will not challenge Sen. Frank Murkowski’s right to name a replacement to the U.S. Senate if Murkowski is elected governor, Knowles said in his farewell speech to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Sept 16. Two years ago the Alaska Legislature passed legislation enabling a sitting s....