Governor Sean Parnell and First Lady Sandy Parnell invited the community into their home Tuesday for the annual Governor’s open house.
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Butcher: Administration plans oil tax bill
Revenue Commissioner Bryan Butcher says the Parnell administration intends to submit legislation to change Alaska’s oil tax structure.
Glacier Highway power resolution to go before Juneau Assembly on Wednesday
The Juneau Assembly will consider a resolution expressing support for electric power to the end of Glacier Highway at a special meeting on Wednesday.
CBJ Assembly asks for resolution backing power to the end of Glacier Highway
The Juneau Assembly has asked the city’s Law Department to draft a resolution calling for an extension of electrical power to the end of Glacier Highway.
Parnell wants student performance part of teacher evals
Governor Sean Parnell wants the State Board of Education to make student performance an important part of teacher evaluations.
State mulling Medicaid expansion
Governor Parnell commissioned the Lewin Group to study the cost of the expansion. The findings are due out early next month.
Munoz stumps for Wilson, Thomas; looks forward to 2013 session
With no opponents this election cycle, Juneau Representative Cathy Munoz has spent much of the campaign season attending regional gatherings, such as Southeast Conference and the Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand Camp, or helping fellow Republicans with their campaigns. She’s also had time to think about her priorities for the upcoming 28th Alaska Legislature. Munoz has…
Parnell administration defends practice of not keeping text messages
Governor Sean Parnell’s administration is standing by its practice not to preserve or make public any information sent or received as cell phone text messages.
State releases stats on scholarship eligibility
Early data indicate at least 2,170 students from the high school graduating class of 2012 qualified for a state-funded merit scholarship.
Parnell plans state food stockpiles, just in case
Alaska is known for pioneering, self-reliant residents who are accustomed to remote locations and harsh weather. Despite that, Gov. Sean Parnell worries a major earthquake or volcanic eruption could leave the state’s 720,000 residents stranded and cut off from food and supply lines.