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.
Governor Parnell Adds Spring Ferry Runs to Aleutians, Kodiak
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.
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December 2, 2009, Wrangell, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today appointed Anchorage Superior Court Judge Craig F. Stowers to the Alaska Supreme Court. Stowers is the 21st justice appointed to the Court.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
November 18, 2009, Anchorage Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today accepted the resignation of Harry Noah, in-state gas line project manager. Noah will stay in the post until a replacement is named.
November 18, 2009, Anchorage Alaska – Recognizing that resource development jobs in Alaska face a serious threat from environmental groups, Governor Sean Parnell today announced he is committing additional resources to fight the misuse of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The governor’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2011 will include a new attorney position at the Department of Law solely dedicated to ESA issues. The governor will also include $800,000 for outside legal counsel to help with the effort.
November 6, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Recognizing the use of federal land is critical to responsible development in Alaska, Governor Parnell has urged the two multiple-use land management agencies in Alaska, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to limit restrictions.
November 11, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell issued the following message today in honor of Veterans Day:
November 12, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Parnell today committed to creating construction jobs across the state by addressing the backlog of deferred maintenance projects for state-owned facilities.
