The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that the state is investigating $2 million in possibly illegal donations to last year's ballot initiative to limit the Pebble mine. The focus of the investigation is a wealthy businessman, Bob Gillam, who enjoys fishing and was worried about water quality.

That initiative, which failed, has been the subject of intense debate. Gov. Sarah Palin's public opposition to the measure led to demands that she be investigated for abusing her office.