August 19, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed House Bill 210, authorizing a land exchange with the federal government for a road corridor through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, providing road access between King Cove and Cold Bay. House Bill 210 was sponsored by Representative Bryce Edgmon.
August 18, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell will sign House Bill 210 and House Bill 20 in Anchorage on Thursday.
Anchorage, AK – Sean Parnell today announced that he was temporarily suspending public campaign activity so all Alaskans have the opportunity to honor the memory of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens. In addition to cancelling a variety of events, the campaign is working to make sure that no campaign advertisements appear on television during this difficult time for Alaskans.
August 10, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell expressed deep sympathy for the victims of Monday’s plane crash in Southwest Alaska.
Juneau, AK – Governor Parnell today reiterated his efforts to create economic opportunity for Alaska’s families during a gubernatorial debate hosted by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. This debate marks the seventh time Parnell squared off against his challengers in their effort to upset the popular incumbent.
July 28, 2010, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell released the following statement tonight after a C-17 Globemaster III crashed near Anchorage.
Anchorage, AK – Sean Parnell’s gubernatorial campaign today announced reaching $450,000 in overall fundraising, more than doubling the amount raised by his campaign in the previous reporting period and positioning him to win the Republican Primary on August 24. The Alaska Public Office Commission requires the most recent campaign fundraising and expense totals to be filed on July 26.
July 9, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Paul A. Roetman to the Kotzebue Superior Court. Roetman will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Erlich.
July 8, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today expressed his sorrow over the lost lives and injuries sustained in Wednesday’s helicopter crash. The incident claimed the lives of three Sitka-based Coast Guardsmen. One crewmember survived the crash and is hospitalized in Seattle.
July 4, 2010, Seward, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell issued the following statement today in observance of the Fourth of July national holiday:
June 28, 2010, Klawock, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed House Bill 162, legislation establishing a Southeast State Forest to manage more acres for timber harvest. The new state forest will create new job opportunities.
June 22, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell released the following statement on today’s ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Martin Feldman finding that the Obama administration’s moratorium on off-shore drilling was arbitrarily imposed.
*Governor Parnell Signs Energy Policy, Omnibus Energy Bills* June 16, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed legislation creating a statewide energy policy and an omnibus energy bill designed to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
June 11, 2010, Ketchikan, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed legislation that strengthens disclosure requirements for ballot initiatives.
House Bill 36, also known as the Open and Transparent Initiative Act, requires any person or groups who finance initiative campaigns to register with the Alaska Public Offices Commission and to report contributions of $500 or more.
June 11, 2010, Ketchikan, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell signed a package of legislation that will strengthen Alaska’s economy and ensure that Alaska businesses will continue to have access to affordable long-term capital for expansion and creation of new jobs.
