Posted: December 4th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
December 3, 2009, Anchorage Alaska – With a goal of ending the epidemic of sexual assault and domestic violence within a decade, Governor Sean Parnell today unveiled a comprehensive initiative to fight the cycle of abuse. The package of proposed legislation, budget requests, and administrative actions will comprehensively address domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today praised talks between the U.S. and Canadian governments aimed at advancing construction of an Alaska natural gas pipeline project. Energy experts from both nations met in Ottawa today to review world natural gas prices, regulatory processes by both countries affecting gasline construction and ways to push for construction of what would be North America’s largest private construction project.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young released the following statement today following the announcement on NOAA’s proposal that identifies more than a third of Cook Inlet in Alaska as critical habitat for the Cook Inlet beluga whales:
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
December 2, 2009, Wrangell, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell and First Lady Sandy Parnell welcome the public to the Governor’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House at the governor’s residence, to be held Tuesday, December 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. People with special accessibility needs are invited to contact Erika Fagerstrom at 465-3500, to arrange entry from 2:30 to 3 p.m.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
U.S. Senator Mark Begich issued a statement today in response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposal to establish a critical habitat for Cook Inlet’s beluga whale population. Following this announcement, NOAA will hold a public meeting and accept comments on the proposed habitat for a period of 60 days. The proposed habitat consists of approximately a third of Cook Inlet.
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Posted: December 3rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s address to the nation this evening on his proposed new strategy for U.S. involvement in Afghanistan:
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Posted: December 1st, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, Alaska Political News Wire
Borough’s December Retreat to Focus on
“Where Have We Been?
Where Are We Now?
Where Are We Going?”
The Aleutians East Borough is hosting a 3-day retreat in Anchorage on Dec. 7 – 9, 2009 for staff, elected officials and residents. The meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott on Spenard Road. The first day will be a joint strategic planning session for the Aleutians East Borough and the Aleutians East Borough School Board. In the evening, AEB Resource Director Beth Stewart and Borough Fisheries Consultant Sam Cotten will host a fisheries issues discussion. On December 8th, presentations will include the following:
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Posted: December 1st, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) announced that a delivery ceremony for the newly constructed Chevron Legacy will be held at the Ketchikan Shipyard at 5:30 PM on December 1. Governor Sean Parnell is scheduled to deliver keynote remarks at the ceremony, which celebrates the first steel marine vessel manufactured in Alaska for export in the international shipbuilding market, a notable achievement for any US shipyard. The new 116′ Chevron Legacy marine fueling station will replace Chevron’s existing Coal Harbour Marina in Vancouver, British Columbia, and will double the current facility’s diesel fueling capacity.
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Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
Recognizing the vital role the internet plays in educating youth, extending health care and growing small business, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today announced $1.9 million in grants for broadband mapping and planning in Alaska. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) funds, awarded in two grants to the Denali Commission, will assist the development of high speed internet access across
Alaska. The program is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed by Congress in February.
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Posted: November 30th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
November 25, 2009, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell has ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff next Tuesday in honor and memory of former legislator Brad Phillips. Phillips passed away on Monday in Seattle. He was 84.
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Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
With the U.S. Senate expected to begin vigorous debate on health care legislation after the Thanksgiving holiday, Sen. Mark Begich is focused on several proposals to ensure Alaskans can get quality, affordable health care.
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Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, Alaska Political News Wire
FY2011 Capital Project Proposals
The on-line Legislative Capital Project Submission & Information System (CAPSIS) is now available to begin entering project information for consideration for the FY2011 Capital Budget.
Legislative offices may establish sub-accounts for municipal governments, non-profits and other individuals within our districts, so that they can enter projects directly into CAPSIS. The deadline to access to the CAPSIS system is 5:00pm, Friday, February 12th.
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Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
November 24, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Tammie Wilson to the vacant District 11 seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. District 11 covers the North Pole/Badger Road area. Wilson replaces John Coghill, who resigned when he was appointed to the Senate.
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Posted: November 24th, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
News from Senator Begich
November 23, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is upon us. This year has gone by so quickly. The Senate is geared up for good debate and discussion after the Thanksgiving holiday on the health care legislation currently on the Senate floor. This weekend’s cloture vote just moved it to the floor; it was not a vote on the overall legislation. You’ll see and hear in the coming days and weeks that I still have concerns about the legislation and will continue to talk to my colleagues and work on amendments that make health care more affordable and accessible for Alaskans and all Americans. We also celebrated Veterans Day earlier this month, and I was pleased to be able to
be in Alaska to attend events at home. The day after Veterans Day, President Obama made a brief refueling stop at Elmendorf Air Force Base and gave a great speech to the thousands of troops and families assembled about the importance of the military and his commitment to giving our service men and women what they need to be successful. I share the president’s commitment to that and will continue to work on legislation that helps our military, their families, and our veterans.
I’ll close with a sincere Happy Thanksgiving wish to you and yours. We all have much to be thankful for. Have a wonderful holiday.
Sincerely,
Senator Mark Begich
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Posted: November 23rd, 2009 | Author: KSDP Public Affairs | Filed under: 2009, 2009
In an effort to move forward on landmark legislation to reform America’s health insurance industry and provide affordable, accessible insurance to Alaskans and all Americans, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich tonight voted in favor of moving the bill under consideration to the Senate floor. The cloture vote on the Patience Protection and Affordability Act is procedural and moves
the legislation to the floor so it can be debated, discussed and amended. It is not a vote on the final legislation.
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