Lawmakers on prowl for cheaper digs in Anchorage

Lawmakers are considering alternatives to their expensive and controversial office space in Anchorage.
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When the state renewed its lease on the Legislative Information Office in downtown Anchorage last year, it paid about $7.5 million for renovations — and saw its annual rent spike from under $700,000 to more than $4 million per year.
The deal was negotiated by Rep. Mike Hawker, R-Anchorage, and approved by the Legislative Council, which handles the legislature’s a