A Bit More on That Ethics Situation

From the Alaska Ear:

"Tuckerman Babcock may be mad at Rep. Cheryll Heinze for her activities in the utility arena, or so rumor has it, but it appears not everyone shares that view.

"On Aug. 19 in Fairbanks, the Alaska Power Association, an organization of rural utilities, presented Cheryll with the David P. Hutchens Public Service Award "in recognition of her leadership on behalf of Alaska's electric consumers and their utilities," it said.

" 'Tonight, we honor an individual who, while fairly new to state politics, was very effective at putting our issues on the forefront. She dedicated an extensive amount of time to getting up to speed and becoming well versed on matters of importance to the electric industry and those we serve. ... (She) sets an example for her legislator colleagues.'

"Alas, an example her colleagues will probably not rush to emulate. Earwigs who pay attention will recall that Cheryll is not running for re-election, having been forced out of state politics, apparently by a different faction of the ever fractious utility industry."

She's a Republican by the way.