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Gov. Preparing Defense of Alaska’s Military

January 27, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell announced today that he will not let the Department of Defense (DoD) make decisions that will severely impact our nation’s military and Alaskan communities without Alaska’s voice being heard. DoD Secretary Leon Panetta said that force reductions will take place that impact all 50 states and a Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) will be requested of Congress to address facility reductions as soon as possible. Full Story »

Alaska Delegation & Governor Oppose BRAC

The Alaska Congressional Delegation and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell issued a united set of statements defending Alaska’s military bases and expressing their importance to military operations and national security. The show of support follows an announcement from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to seek two new rounds of Base Closure and Realignment Commissions (BRAC). Full Story »

State Settles Moore v. State

Photo State Settles Moore v. StateJanuary 26, 2012, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell, Education and Early Development Commissioner Mike Hanley, and Charles Wohlforth, Executive Director of Citizens for the Educational Advancement of Alaska’s Children (CEAAC), announced the settlement of a significant constitutional case: Moore v. State of Alaska. Full Story »

Choose Respect Reaches Remarkable Milestone

January 25, 2012, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell announced today that at least 100 communities across Alaska will participate in “Choose Respect” events on March 29. In 2010, Governor Parnell issued a challenge for Alaskans to stand up and speak out and “Choose Respect” as part of his statewide initiative to end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault. Full Story »

Gov. Commends Successful Joint Fuel Delivery

January 19, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today commended the successful effort by the U.S. Coast Guard to bring the first-ever winter fuel delivery by sea to Western Alaska. The Coast Guard Cutter Healy was rerouted to assist the Russian tanker Renda's transit by breaking ice along the nearly 300 mile route from the ice edge to Nome. Full Story »