JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) ? Opponents of an initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska have vastly outraised supporters, taking in about 12 times as much money during the latest reporting period. Vote No on 2 spokesman Willis Lyford said the group's fundraising speaks to the level of concerns that people have about how the initiative would impact the economy and jobs. Bruce Botelho, a leader of the Alaska Sea Party, said his group had hoped to raise enough money to have a "credible media presence," but said it doesn't appear that will happen. ?More than $170,000 has been raised in the Republican primary for the sprawling open seat in Senate District C. The bulk of the more than $91,000 raised by former state Sen. Ralph Seekins, of Fairbanks, between Feb. 2 and July 27 came from him or his wife in the form of direct or in-kind contributions. Former Alaska labor department commissioner Click Bishop, who began fundraising in May, raised about $69,000, drawing support from labor union political action committees and a number of state employees.
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