Alaska Legislators Prepare for National Energy Meetings

JUNEAU -- The halls of the state Capitol will be a little quieter next week, with 19 Alaska lawmakers expected to be in Washington for an annual meeting of the Energy Council.

The late-week trip will likely affect floor and committee schedules. Half the Senate's 20 members are expected to participate in the conference. On the House side, the majority press secretary says committee chairs will determine whether they want to change their schedules.