Alaska NG Adjutant General Promoted
September 8, 2008, Camp Denali, Alaska – Before a formation of Alaska Air and Army National Guard members, the Alaska National Guard’s top leader was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General yesterday in front of the Guard’s headquarters building on Fort Richardson.

Lt. Gen. (Alaska) Craig E. Campbell, the adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard and commissioner of the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, received his third star, signifying Governor Sarah Palin’s support of the Guard and her commitment to reinforcing the cooperation between federal and state military assets. Details >

2008 Permanent Fund Dividend is $2069
September 5, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell today announced the amount of the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend.

According to the Department of Revenue, 610,768 eligible Alaskans will receive a 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) in the amount of $2069. Resource rebates of $1,200 will be sent out with the PFD. Eligible Alaskans will receive to total of $3269. Details >

Governor Palin Announces Randy Ruaro
September 1, 2008, St. Paul, Minnesota – Governor Sarah Palin today appointed Randy Ruaro as her Deputy Chief of Staff.

“Randy is a vital member of our team whose work in and out of government has been a great asset,” Governor Palin said. “He works hard and communicates well. His experience in state government in various roles will continue to help us accomplish our goals.” Details >

Governor Palin Appoints Joel H. Bolger
August 29, 2008, Dayton, Ohio - Governor Sarah Palin today appointed Kodiak Superior Court Judge Joel H. Bolger to fill the vacancy on the Alaska Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Justice David C. Stewart. Details >

Palin Releases Statement to Alaskans
August 29, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today released the following statement to Alaskans:

“It is the honor of my life to represent you as your Governor, and over the next two months I will continue to do so. As the mother of five, I know how to multi-task, and I will continue to promote the path of reform that we set out on together in the state of Alaska.” Details >

Palin Signs AGIA License Bill
August 27, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today signed House Bill 3001, authorizing the state to award an AGIA license allowing TransCanada Alaska to start developing a 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline from a treatment plant at Prudhoe Bay to the Alberta Hub in Canada. The Governor signed the bill at the Alaska AFL-CIO’s biennial convention. Details >

Governor Names Mike Nizich Chief of Staff
August 27, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today named Mike Nizich Chief of Staff. Nizich, who started his state service under former Governor Jay Hammond, has most recently served as acting Chief of Staff since May. Details >

Palin Signs Energy Package
August 25, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today signed legislation that will help Alaskans combat the high cost of energy. The Governor signed House Bill 4001 and Senate Bill 4002 into law at the home of an Anchorage resident who took advantage of the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s Weatherization and Home Energy Rebate Program. Details >

Alaska Airlines Student Design Contest
August 22, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska Airlines is inviting school-age children from throughout the state to enter its “Paint the Plane” contest to create artwork to adorn an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-400 jet in honor of the state’s 50th anniversary in 2009. Details >

Governor Signs Administrative Order 242
August 20, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today signed Administrative Order 242, directing the state Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Revenue to work cooperatively with any organization or entity committed to commercializing Alaska’s North Slope natural gas. Details >

Governor Remains Hopeful in Search
August 16, 2008, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today remains hopeful for a positive outcome in the search for Deputy Revenue Commissioner Brian Andrews and his son Brandon. The two were returning from a family camping trip on Young Lake when their plane vanished. Governor Palin and Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin have been in contact with the Andrews family this week. Details >

Shower for Trig Palin to Benefit Soldiers
August 15, 2008, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced she will attend a baby shower in Trig Palin’s honor next week and that all gifts will be donated to help military families. Details >

Governor to Turn Over Findings
August 13, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced she will turn over findings of an inquiry by the Alaska Department of Law regarding the termination of former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. The findings were made available to Steve Branchflower, a retired state prosecutor, who was selected earlier this month by the Legislative Council to investigate the termination of the former commissioner and allegations it might have been related to Monegan’s refusal to fire State Trooper Mike Wooten, the Governor’s former brother-in-law. Details >

Palin Announces Communications Director
August 12, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced the appointment of Bill McAllister as Communications Director and Press Secretary. Details >

Gov. Attends Bridge-Naming Ceremony
August 8, 2008, Nenana, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today honored the late Shirley A. Demientieff during a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 158. Sponsored by Senator Albert Kookesh, the bill names the small bridge across a portion of the Tanana River in Nenana in Demientieff’s honor. Details >