(JUNEAU) – Senator Hollis French, D-Anchorage, and Senator Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, wrote Governor Sean Parnell, asking him to help re-establish the “defined benefits” system of retirement for public employees.
February 21, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Governor Sean Parnell has joined governors from around the country at the National Governors Association’s (NGA) annual winter meeting in Washington, D.C. While in the nation’s capital, Governor Parnell has been meeting with governors, members of the Obama administration, members of Congress, and business executives to discuss common challenges facing states.
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Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young met yesterday with Governor Sean Parnell in his Washington, D.C. office where they discussed
many issues vital to Alaskans including the risk of socialized medicine, the importance of improving Alaska’s infrastructure and the need for a long-term surface transportation bill. Additionally, the Governor stressed his desire to work with other Governors in developing Alaska’s vast natural resources and bringing those resources to market.
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Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell submitted fiscal year 2011 budget amendments to legislators today. The amendments propose changes to the capital and operating budgets released on December 14, 2009.
Governor Sean Parnell today performed his first bill-signing ceremony, making Senate Bill 59 a law.
Governor’s Performance Scholarship (GPS)]
My proposed Governor’s Performance Scholarship is modeled after the Patrick F. Taylor Foundation’s merit-based program. <http://www.taylorplan.com/>Patrick F. Taylor had a vision to keep students in school and motivate them to pursue post-secondary education by establishing a merit-based scholarship program. Twenty-two other states across the country have successfully implemented “Taylor-like plans.”
February 13, 2010, Anchorage, Alaska – “Sandy and I were deeply saddened today by news of the loss of Jim Bowles. Jim brought so much to our state: his love of the great outdoors, his leadership of ConocoPhillips Alaska, and his dedication to making Alaska a better place for all of us to call home. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.”
February 9, 2010, Juneau, Alaska – In an effort to increase jobs and oil production for Alaskans, Governor Sean Parnell today transmitted legislation that proposes four changes to Alaska’s oil production tax.
PRESENTED TO THE 26th Alaska Legislature January 20, 2010.
Lieutenant Governor Craig Campbell, President Gary Stevens, Speaker Mike Chenault, cabinet members, legislators, my family – Sandy, Grace and Rachel.
Thank you for joining us.
Tonight, we remember the people of Haiti and the extreme loss of life and economic devastation due to recent earthquakes. We honor our servicemen and women, both guard and active duty, who deployed yesterday morning as part of Operation Unified Relief to assist the Haitians in their hour of need.
January 12, 2010, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today welcomed the news that the Denali Pipeline Company will start its open season process in April.
January 12, 2010, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today transmitted legislation to suspend the motor fuel tax for two years. The suspension would apply to gasoline, diesel, marine fuel and aviation fuel.
January 7, 2010, Washington, D.C. – Governor Sean Parnell today met with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff General Carrol H. “Howie” Chandler at the Pentagon to discuss the mission of the Air Force in Alaska.
December 30, 2009, Juneau, Alaska – The State of Alaska has filed strong objections to the Department of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service’s designation of a huge swath of area as critical habitat for polar bears.
December 7, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell announced today that the state will extend the Glacier Highway in Juneau to better provide safe access to the Cascade Point area and public lands north of the capital city. The current 2.9-mile road from Echo Cove to Cascade Point is only 20 feet wide, does not have a drivable surface and has not been open to the public.
December 23, 2009, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell has directed the Alaska Marine Highway System to schedule additional ferry runs between Homer and Dutch Harbor in May 2010 and 2011.
