Whistleblower alleges corruption in LIO court case

The state court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case involving the contentious lease on the Legislative Information Office in downtown Anchorage.
The plaintiff, Jim Gottstein, owns the building next to the LIO and alleges financial improprieties in the lease agreement between lawmakers and the property’s landlord, which could invalidate the space’s 10-year lease.
Gottstein also argues that as a whistleblower, he should be compensated 10 percent of what’s saved if the l