4/5/12 News - Anchorage election marred by shortage of ballots; Alaska Senate passes a $9.5 billion operating budget; Film tax credit program before Legislature; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder may be considered in sentencing;

By Joaqlin Estus

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Anchorage, AK – Anchorage voters returned Mayor Dan Sullivan to office, and rejected gay rights, in an election marred by a widespread shortage of ballots. The State Senate has passed a $9.5 billion operating budget, with some money also going into savings. A program using tax credits to draw film producers to Alaska is up before a House subcommittee. A bill being considered by Legislators would allow judges to consider fetal alcohol syndrome disorder in sentencing.