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Governor Parnell Signs Responsible Budgets

May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Continuing his commitment to limit government growth and manage Alaska’s reserve funds wisely, Governor Sean Parnell today signed the budget bills into law. The approved Fiscal Year 2014 Budget is nearly $1.1 billion less in state general funds, reflecting a 14 percent decrease from the current fiscal year. With all funds including Permanent Fund dividends and federal dollars, appropriations total $13.2 billion. Full Story »

Governor Clears the Way for Alaska Gasline

May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed landmark legislation creating a state entity charged with getting Alaska’s natural gas to Alaskans. House Bill 4 gives the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) the authority to develop, finance, and operate a gas pipeline from the North Slope, serving Fairbanks and Southcentral, at the lowest possible cost. Full Story »

Governor Signs Legislation to Grow Economy

May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Following one of the most productive legislative sessions in recent memory, Governor Sean Parnell today signed into law Senate Bill 21, his More Alaska Production Act to attract new investment and increase oil production on the North Slope. The governor also signed House Bill 129 and Senate Bill 27, both permitting bills to put more Alaskans to work sooner on resource projects. Full Story »

Governor Rolls Out ANWR Exploration Proposal

May 20, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced an exploration proposal for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) 1002 Area, which the state has developed and is offering to help finance. Full Story »

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 14, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Law Enforcement Memorial Week. “Alaska’s law enforcement officers are brave men and women who report for duty knowing full well the dangers they face and the sacrifices they may be called upon to make,” Governor Parnell said. Full Story »