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Parnell Signs Bills on Oil Tax, Budgets
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell has signed into law several bills, including an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure. Parnell championed the overhaul as a way to increase oil production. He referred to the bill Tuesday as the "More Alaska Production Act." Critics...Tags: Politics, Elections, Executive Branch, Government, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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State Announces Plan to Assess Oil & Gas at Refuge
Channel 2 NewsAlaska is proposing a plan aimed at determining the true oil and gas potential in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The plan was announced Monday by Gov. Sean Parnell and Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan. According to the announcement,...Tags: Politics, Energy Resources, Interior Policy, Petroleum Industry
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Historic House Could Lodge Lieutenant Governor
The Associated PressAn historic house in downtown Juneau could one day serve as a home-away-from-home for Alaska's lieutenant governor. Lawmakers added language to the state operating budget saying they want the Department of Natural Resources to negotiate with the...Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Executive Branch, Government, Regional Authority
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Alaska Ferry System Considers Raising Rates
Channel 2 NewsRates could be going up to travel aboard Alaska's ferries. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports that the Alaska Marine Highway System has informed the state's public advisory board that the ferry system will end its discount program. It also is considering... -
Annual Motorcycle Training Courses are Ready to Roll
Dry pavement in Alaska means motorcycles are back on the roads. Our state has the highest number of registered motorcyclists per capita in the nation. Governor Sean Parnell recently named the month of May “Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness...
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Flags to be Lowered Today for Peace Officers
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell has ordered that state flags be lowered to half-staff Wednesday for Peace Officers Memorial Day and Law Enforcement Memorial Week. President Barack Obama has declared Wednesday to be Peace Officers Memorial Day. Parnell, meanwhile,...Tags: Human Interest, Law Enforcement, Barack Obama, Memorial Day, Crime, Law and Justice
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Parnell Meeting with Banks, Agencies in New York
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell is in New York meeting with banks and rating agencies about Alaska's budget and economic outlook. Parnell spokeswoman Sharon Leighow says the discussions are routine and focused on what Parnell is doing to position the state for...Tags: Credit Ratings
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Homer Chosen to Host Governor's Picnic
Channel 2 NewsAnd the picnic goes to ... Homer. KSRM reports (http://is.gd/B5IZpj) the community of Homer has beaten out other Alaska communities to host one of Gov. Sean Parnell's summer picnics. Traditionally the governor hosts picnics in Anchorage, Fairbanks,...Tags: Politics, Executive Branch, Government, Regional Authority
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Parnell on Third Overseas Trip, Focused on Oil & Gas
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell is wrapping up an overseas trip focused on oil and gas issues in Europe. His office says the trip wasn't previously announced because of security concerns. Parnell's office in a release says he traveled to Norway and Scotland to...Tags: Energy Resources, Alaska Legislature, Petroleum Industry
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Alaska Democrats Endorse Senator Mark Begich
Channel 2 NewsAlaska Democrats have endorsed U.S. Sen. Mark Begich for re-election. The endorsement is somewhat unusual in that the party typically doesn't announce its support for any one candidate in a primary. Party spokesman Zack Fields says the party can...Tags: Politics, U.S. Senate, Joe Miller, Mark Begich, Parties and Movements
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Parnell Plans to Seek Re-election as Governor
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell says he will seek re-election next year. Parnell made the announcement Friday in Fairbanks. Parnell will seek to hold on to the office he's held since July 2009. He's coming off a legislative session in which he scored some...Tags: Politics, Elections, Primaries, Executive Branch, Government
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Parnell's Trip Overseas Gave Insight on Oil Expectations
Channel 2 NewsGov. Sean Parnell says Alaskans can "legitimately expect" billions more in new investment under the tax changes recently approved by the state Legislature. Parnell says he saw firsthand the impact of tax changes on North Sea operations, particularly...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Petroleum Industry, Travel
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