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August, 2008
   • Palin Signs AGIA License Bill
   • Governor Names Mike Nizich Chief of Staff
   • Palin Signs Energy Package
   • Alaska Airlines Student Design Contest
   • Governor Signs Administrative Order 242
   • Governor Remains Hopeful in Search
   • Shower for Trig Palin to Benefit Soldiers
   • Governor to Turn Over Findings
   • Palin Announces Communications Director
   • Gov. Attends Bridge-Naming Ceremony
   • Palin Appoints to AHFC, Community Service
   • Legislature Approves Rebate & AGIA
   • Palin Appoints to Energy Boards
   • Alaska to Sue Over Polar Bear Listing
   • Palin Pleased with Obama's Energy Plan
   • Palin Signs Disaster Declaration for Flood
   • Committee for DPS Commissioner Formed
   • AGIA Passes, Palin Thanks Legislators

July, 2008
   • First Gentleman to Host Celebration
   • Palin Releases Statement on Senator
   • Alaskans Mourn Loss of Commander
   • Hogan Appointed to Lead H&SS
   • Governor Palin Commends Lawmakers
   • Palin Responds to Latest Falsehoods
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Gov. Announces New Direction for DPS
   • Governor Palin Releases Statement
   • Gov. Palin to Chair NGA Natural Resources
   • Palin Wishes Former Gov. a Full Recovery
   • Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development
   • Kenai Chief to Head Dept. of Public Safety
   • Palin Names Public Safety Commissioner
   • Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments
   • Weekly Gasline Briefing Released
   • Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments
   • Gov. Palin Releases Statement on Cowdery
   • State Welcomes New Air Service
   • Gov. Announces Public/Private Gasline
   • Palin Announces Board Appointments
   • Palin and Stevens Discuss Energy Initiatives
   • Habitat Division Moves from DNR to ADF&G
   • Governor Urges Exxon to Pay Plaintiffs

June, 2008
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Olson to Serve 2nd Fishery Council Term
   • Governor Pleased with Kensington Decision
   • Governor Lauds 2nd Amendment Decision
   • Flags Lowered for Lawmaker Rick Urion
   • Palin Responds to Exxon Valdez Decision
   • Governor Lowers Flags for Glen D. Franklin
   • Palin Urges Congress to Open ANWR
   • Palin Appoints to Labor, Historical Boards
   • Palin Releases Draft Energy Cost Proposal
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Palin Pleased with FERC Decision
   • Governor Signs Bill Reducing Business Fees
   • Governors Urge Congress to Support Energy
   • Alaska No. 1 in Physical Activity Challenge
   • Governor Begins Weekly Gasline Briefings
   • Palin Appoints to Children's, Fire Councils
   • Governor Palin Signs Omnibus Crime Bill
   • Governor Appoints Easter to District Court
   • Kenai LNG Export License Approved
   • State Flags Lowered for Dutch Harbor Day
   • Governor Signs Bills Benefiting Soldiers

May, 2008
   • Michael Jeffery Named to Barrow Court
   • Alaska Airlines to Paint Plane
   • Governor Honors Former Lawmaker Abood
   • Palin Honors International Excellence
   • Governor Palin Signs FY2009 Budgets
   • Palin Recommends TransCanada for AGIA
   • Palin Appoints to Bond Bank, Gas Authority
   • State to Sue Over Polar Bear Listing
   • Palin's Statement on Polar Bear Litigation
   • Governor Unveils Short-Term Energy Plan
   • Polar Bear Listed as Threatened
   • Palin Requests Economic Injury Declaration
   • Governor Responds to Record Oil Prices
   • Governor Palin Announces Appointments
   • Governor Announces Staff Changes

April, 2008
   • Palin on ANWR: 'President Bush is Right'
   • State Cell Phones Headed to Soldiers
   • Palin Approves Education Commissioner
   • Flags To Be Lowered for Crash Victims
   • Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
   • Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
   • State Agencies Addressing Juneau Power
   • Palin Supports Pt. Thomson Termination
   • Palin Family Welcomes Fifth Child
   • SPECIAL RELEASE
   • Governor Offers Condolences to Families
   • Governor Comments on Funding Request
   • Palin Lauds Organ/Tissue Donor Milestone
   • Governor Palin Signs Silver Hand Bill
   • Palin Signs Aviation, Consumer Protection
   • Governor Orders POW/MIA Flags Flown
   • Palin Signs Revenue, PERS/TRS Bills
   • Governor Calls Pipeline Effort "Progress"
   • Palin Appoints to Library, Archives, Aviation
   • Governor Palin Signs Supplemental Budget
   • Governor Calls for Award Nominations
   • Palin Signs Bill for Fort Rousseau Park
   • Alaska Receives Rating Upgrade to AA+

March, 2008
   • Flags To Be Lowered for Former Legislator
   • Governor Calls 30-Day AGIA Special Session
   • Palin Appoints to Suicide Prevention
   • Governor Signs Education Funding Bill
   • Governor Appoints to Fishermen’s Fund
   • Palin Reaffirms Budget Commitment
   • Palin Announces 2nd Best Year for Exports
   • Palin Conveys Support for New IOGCC Head
   • Governor Names Fishery Nominees
   • Governor Palin Lauds Revenue Sharing Bill
   • Palin Appoints Three to Board of Fisheries
   • Governor Encourages Alaska to Get Active
   • Governor Announces Board Appointments
   • Governor Palin Announces Family Addition
   • Governor Palin Names Energy Coordinator
   • Governor Palin Reacts to Guilty Plea
   • Alaska-Yukon Accord Renewed
   • Governor Palin Honors Susan Butcher
   • Governor Appoints to Yukon River Panel

February, 2008
   • Governor Palin Urges Funding be Restored
   • Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments
   • Governor Sarah Palin Appoints Judge
   • State Supreme Court Affirms Pipeline Decision
   • Governor Remarks on Gasline Project
   • Bill Lifts Limit on Compassionate Gifts
   • Gasline Town Hall Meetings Announced
   • Governor Signs ‘Safe Haven’ Bill Into Law
   • Governor Appoints to Board of Game
   • Alaska Joins Filing for 2nd Amendment Rights
   • Board of Game Will Get New Nominee
   • Flags Lowered for State Rep. Bernard Bylsma
   • Palin Applauds Lease Sales of $2.66 Billion
   • 72 Alaskans Named to Boards & Commissions
   • Habitat Division Returning to Fish & Game

January, 2008
   • Alaska Files Exxon Amicus Brief
   • Governor Stands by AGIA Process
   • ENI Works on Major Development Project
   • Plan to Improve Aviation Safety Announced
   • Governor Lauds Forest Management Plan
   • Governor Reacts to Budget Mischaracterization
   • Health Care Transparency Act Introduced
   • 2008 State of the State Address
   • Governor to Make Trip to Bethel
   • Council Nominee Approved by Commerce
   • Statehood Celebration Kicks Off
   • AGIA Completeness Review Finalized
   • State Reaches Agreement with Oil Industry

December, 2007
   • BP Settles Prior Years Taxes
   • Judge Gleason Rules in Favor of State
   • Gov Palin Announces Board Appointments
   • Palin Asks Customs to Exclude AK Cruises
   • State Requests More AGIA Information
   • State Offices Close Early on Christmas Eve
   • Governor Palin Signs House Bill 2001
   • Governor Palin Orders Flags Lowered
   • Governor Palin Orders Flags Lowered
   • Governor Makes Appointments
   • Governor Releases Fiscal Year 09 Budgets
   • Governor Palin Unveils Education Proposal
   • Governor’s Annual Open House
   • Governor Orders State Flags Lowered
   • State Files Suit Against Mercer
   • Gov. Palin Unveils Permanent Fund Savings
   • Governor Palin Unveils Savings Plan

November, 2007
   • Governor Announces AGIA Applications
   • Gov. Lowers Flags for Former Legislator
   • Gov. Announces Lowest Unemployment
   • Gov. Invites Public Input on Budget
   • Gov. Seeks Nominations for Unsung Heroes
   • Gov. Commends Legislators on HB 2001
   • Gov. Names Winfree to AK Supreme Court
   • Governor’s Regional Office to Close
   • Gov. Praises House of Representatives
   • Gov. Urges U.S. Senators to Defeat Bill
   • Gov. Names Fishery Council Nominees
   • Gov. Lowers Flags for Fallen Soldiers
   • Gov. Calls School Study Inaccurate
   • Gov. Orders Flags Lowered for Lawmaker
   • Gov. Directs A.G. to File Amicus Brief
   • Gov. Pleased with Committee's Work
   • Gov. Dismayed with State Supreme Court
   • Gov. Calls Kohring Verdicts ‘Just’

October, 2007
   • Appointments Made to Council and Panels
   • Gov. Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision
   • Gov. Urges Use of Scientific Information
   • Governor Palin Appoints Sitka Superior Court
   • Governor Palin Names Rural Advisor
   • Governor Responds to New Climate Studies
   • Governor Presents Milken Award
   • Gov. Mourns Loss of Ft. Richardson Soldier
   • Gov Releases Letter from US Dept of Justice
   • Gov. Mourns Fort Richardson Soldier
   • Gov. Orders Flags Lowered Native Leaders
   • Governor Palin Names Four to Board
   • ACES Community Briefing Schedule
   • Nominations Sought for North Pacific Fishery
   • Gov. Appoints to Council on Disabilities
   • Governor Releases Draft ACES Bill

September, 2007
   • Governor Sends Letter to Congressman Miller
   • Gov. Responds to the Wildlife Act
   • State to Assist Agrium Employees
   • Governor Palin Responds to Kott Verdicts
   • Alaska Governor to Head IOGCC
   • Governor Announces Board Appointments
   • Gravina Access Project Redirected
   • Governor Urges Comment Period Extended
   • Gov. Issues Disaster Declaration for Village
   • Gov. Forms Alaska Sub-Cabinet
   • Governor Palin Orders State Flags Lowered
   • Gov. Highlights Big Game Hunting to Troops
   • Gov. Unveils Tax System and Special Session

August, 2007
   • Gov. Appoints Juneau Superior Court Judge
   • Gov. Accepts Board’s Recommendation
   • Gov. Appoints Five to Administration
   • Governor Palin Unveils New Program
   • Gov. Welcomes Republic of Korea Consular
   • Westwind II Jet Sold to Valdez Businessman
   • Gov. Mourns Loss of Fort Wainwright Soldiers
   • Gov. Reacts to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
   • State Flags Lowered for Former Legislator
   • Governor Palin Makes Forestry, Arts, Seafood
   • Governor Mourns Loss of Paratroopers
   • Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Soldiers
   • Palin Urges Feds to not list as Endangered
   • Kenai Superior Court Judge Appointment
   • Special Session to Revisit Oil Taxes

July, 2007
   • Senior Benefits Program to Take Effect
   • State Flags Lowered for Alaska Soldier
   • Palin Mourns Loss of Fort Richardson Soldier
   • State Flags Lowered for Former Lawmaker
   • Palin Named to Key Post at NGA Meeting
   • Governor Palin Visits Troops in Kuwait
   • Gov Applauds U.S. DOL for Federal Award
   • Governor Palin Fills District 14 House Seat
   • Gov. Lowers Flags for Lady Bird Johnson
   • Gov. Mourns Loss of Alaska Soldier in Iraq
   • Gov. Palin Signs Comprehensive Ethics Bill
   • Gov. Signs Legislation into Law
   • Competitive Gasline Process Commences
   • Gov. Congratulates Press Secretary on Birth
   • Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier

June, 2007
   • Governor signs Budget Bills into Law
   • Governor Signs Senate, and House Bills
   • Gov. Recognizes DMVA Employees
   • Court Rules in State's Favor
   • Governor Reflects Upon TAPS Anniversary
   • Governor Responds to Resignation
   • Emergency Regulations Extend Senior Care
   • Governor Announces Board Replacements
   • Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier
   • Gov. Disappointed over Mat Maid Decision
   • Governor Urges to Keep Mat Maid Open
   • Alaska Gasline Leaders Meet in D.C.
   • Flags Lowered for Former Representative
   • Gov. Congratulates Sampson on New Post
   • Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
   • Gov. Performs Ceremonial Signing of AGIA
   • Governor Visits School After Devastating Fire
   • Governor Signed into Law HB 217
   • 65th Anniversary of Dutch Harbor Bombings
   • Governor Appoints to Education Task Force
   • Governor Signs HB 34, and SB 93 Into Law

May, 2007
   • Governor Introduces DPS Team
   • Gov. Announces Exporter of the Year
   • Gov. Welcomes Int'l Whaling Commission
   • Governor Mourns Loss of Soldiers
   • Governor Continues Senior Benefits
   • Alaska Wins Point Thomson Ruling
   • Governor Appoints Student Commissioner
   • Governor's Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Pleased with FERC Decision
   • Governor Welcomes Chinese Officials
   • IOGCC Names Governor Chairman-Elect
   • Alaska Teams with Pipeline Safety Agency
   • Lawmakers Unanimously Confirm
   • Marine Transportation Advisory Board Filled
   • Ferry Rescues Tourists from Sinking Ship
   • Palin Applauds Passage of Ethics Reform
   • Palin Signs Senate and House Bills
   • Palin Applauds Teamwork for AGIA Passage
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Palin Honors Former Commissioner
   • Governor Thanks Northwest Borough
   • Governor Announces Denali Awards
   • Governor Thanks Valdez for AGIA Support
   • Gov Appreciative of Pt Thomson Court Ruling
   • Palin Thanks Communities for AGIA Support
   • Governor Palin Names Fisheries Advisor
   • Governor Palin Appoints Student Regent
   • Governor Removes VECO Executive from Council
   • Governor Appoints Members to Health Council
   • Palin Mourns Loss of Ft Richardson Soldiers
   • Open and Transparent AGIA Process to Continue
   • Governor Palin Responds to VECO Guilty Pleas
   • Governor Addresses FBI Arrests
   • Governor Reacts to FBI Arrests
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • AGIA Team Discusses Must-Haves
   • Governor Appoints Fairbanks Resident
   • Palin Thanks AFRW for AGIA Resolution
   • Gov Palin Pleased with Point Thomson Ruling
   • Governor Palin Signs Bill and Admin Orders
   • Proclamation Declares Silver Star Day
   • Assessment of Oil and Gas Infrastructure

April, 2007
   • Palin Submits Comments on TLMP to USFS
   • Governor Thanks North Pole Mayor
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Palin Signs Sonya Ivanoff Act
   • Governor Palin Accepts Hayes’ Resignation
   • Governor Selects Bear with Salmon Design
   • Governor Hopeful for Weyhrauchs Recovery
   • Governor Palin Urges Public Process
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Capitol Bell Rings for Victims
   • Governor Palin Signs Administrative Order
   • Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Paratroopers
   • Palin Welcomes Larry Persily to DC Office
   • Governor Orders State Flag to Half-Staff
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Palin Announces Outstanding Volunteers
   • Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Two Soldiers
   • Alaska One Step Closer to Its Own Quarter
   • Alaska Submits Polar Bear Comments
   • Palin Supports Extension with Conditions
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Soldier
   • Governor Palin Seeks Nominations
   • Palin Asks for Changes to Fish Farm Proposal
   • Governor Palin Fills Boards and Commissions
   • Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Rep. Elkins
   • Governor Palin Signs Senate Bill 82

March, 2007
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Appoints Two to Board of Fisheries
   • Governor and Gasline Team to Host Meetings
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldier
   • Governor Signs Measures Into Law
   • Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
   • Governor Palin Mourns Passing of Soldier
   • Governor Meets with Senator Stevens
   • Governor Releases Weekly Briefing
   • Gasline Team Holds Third Town Hall Meeting
   • Fairbanks Reporter Joins Palin's DC Team
   • Governor Palin Signs Two Bills Into Law
   • Governor Submits Nominations to NPFMC
   • Governor Palin Thanks Anchorage Assembly
   • Governor Palin Appoints Judges
   • Governor Palin Applauds the State Senate
   • Governor Palin Orders State Flags Lowered
   • Palin Looks Ahead on 100th Day in Office
   • Governor Welcomes Diplomats to Fairbanks
   • Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries
   • Governor Disappointed Over Ethics Bill
   • Governor Issues Disaster Declaration
   • Gasline Team to Host Town Hall Meetings
   • Governor Palin Unveils the AGIA
   • Governor Palin Releases Amended Budgets

February, 2007
   • Lynn Canal Materials Contract Cancelled
   • Governor Palin Honors Legal Pioneer
   • Palin Appoints Emil Notti to Board
   • Governor Palin Continues Gasline Meetings
   • Governor Palin Travels to Washington, D.C.
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldier
   • Governor Palin Fills Boards and Commissions
   • Palin Announces 12.6 percent Export Growth
   • Palin Outlines Continued Support for Seniors
   • Governor Palin Signs Two Bills into Law
   • Governor Forms Health Council
   • Palin Challenges Exxon Mobil for Comments
   • Governor Introduces Appropriation Bills
   • Governor to Honor Outstanding Volunteers
   • Governor Palin Concurs with Commissioners
   • Governor Launches Weekly Briefings
   • Tom Irwin to Head DNR
   • Swearing-in Six More Commissioners
   • Governor Palin Surveys Kenai Flood Damage
   • Palin Appoints Successor to Lt. Governor
   • Governor Palin Appoints Denby Lloyd
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Paratrooper

January, 2007
   • Workshops to Consider Fish Mercury Data
   • Governor Reappoints Oil & Gas Commissioner
   • State Flags Lowered for Former Legislator
   • Governor Palin Submits Ethics Bill
   • Palin Honors Eight Fallen Paratroopers
   • Palin Appoints Four to Board of Regents
   • State Flags Lowered to Honor Fallen Soldiers
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Paratrooper
   • Governor to Discuss Trade and Border Issues
   • Palin Responds to Tongass Forest Plan
   • Governor Palin Appoints DOT Commissioner
   • Governor Palin Appoints Three More
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Wasilla Soldier
   • Governor Appoints 3 More to Administration
   • Governor Extends Flag Policy
   • Lifting of Bristol Bay Lease Moratorium
   • Palin Appoints Members to Railroad Board
   • Governor Palin Appoints Karen Rehfeld
   • Remembering the Military Casualties of 2006

December, 2006
   • Governor Honors Paratroopers Killed in Iraq
   • Governor Palin Asks for Moment of Silence
   • Governor Palin Vetoes HB4001
   • Governor Palin Appoints Denby Lloyd
   • Governor Palin Orders State Flags Lowered
   • Governor Palin Retains John Katz
   • Governor Addresses Court Order, Signs HB4002
   • Palin Announces SGDA Lawsuits Resolved
   • Governor Unveils FY08 Budgets
   • Palin Terminates Lynn Canal Contract
   • Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldiers
   • Governor Appoints 5 More to Administration
   • Governor Palin Will Sell Jet
   • FEMA Approves State Request
   • Palin Responds to Anderson Arrest
   • Palin Reverses Murkowski Appointments
   • Initial Gas Pipeline Meetings
   • Flags Lowered in Remembrance

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