State to unveil newly renovated Capitol building

JUNEAU (AP) – More than three years of renovations at the Alaska State Capitol have wrapped up and the building's expected to be fully open for business in January.

The Juneau Empire reports that about $36 million has been spent to reinforce the structure against earthquakes, improve its heating system and freshen up the look of the 85-year-old building. Six new rooms have also been added to the Capitol.

With all the work that's been put in, project manager Jeff Goodell says it's still hard for some people to notice the changes. He says the renovations to the outside of the building are more n...