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Governor Palin Announces No 2nd Term
July 3, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin announced today that she will not seek a second term as Governor of the State of Alaska and will relegate the power of governor to Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell in order to serve Alaska’s best interests. Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will move into Parnell’s current role.
FEMA Approves Additional Community Help
July 1, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved the State of Alaska’s total request for additional communities to receive disaster relief funds for the spring flooding event.
Governor Safeguarding Student Loans
July 1, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin has signed legislation that will avert a disruption in new education loans originated by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation (ASLC). The corporation has financed its education loan program by issuing tax-exempt revenue bonds in the capital market. ASLC has been unable to issue bonds due to the catastrophic capital market.
Governor Opposes Waxman-Markey Bill
June 29, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin announced today she does not support a controversial piece of federal climate change legislation that is making its way through Congress. The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 is authored by U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman and Ed Markey.
Governor Makes Board Appointments
June 26, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Libraries, the Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Board of Directors, and the Water and Wastewater Works Advisory Board.
Palin Promotes Three Army Guard Soldiers
June 26, 2009, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo - Governor Sarah Palin today participated in the promotion ceremonies of three Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment.
Gov Mourns Loss of Ft Richardson Soldier
June 26, 2009, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo - Governor Sarah Palin today offered her condolences to the family and friends of a Fort Richardson soldier who died in Afghanistan. First Lieutenant Brian N. Bradshaw, 24, of Steilacoom, Washington, died Thursday in Kheyl, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Governor Palin Visits ANG in Kosovo
June 25, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin is in Kosovo visiting approximately 140 Alaska Army National Guard aviators who are deployed for 12 months on a peacekeeping mission.
Fishery Council Appointments Approved
June 25, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced that her two top nominees to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council have been approved by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.
Governor Makes Board Appointments
June 25, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today made appointments to the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors.
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