News & Announcements
Press Releases for the Office of the Governor
Governor Parnell Honors Fallen JBER Soldiers
May 15, 2012, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell offered his condolences to the family and friends of two JBER soldiers who were killed in combat on Sunday. Sergeant Brian Lloyd Walker and Private First Class Richard Lewis McNulty III died of injuries after their vehicle struck an IED in Bowri Tana, Afghanistan. Full Story »
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Address
Thank you, Bruce Bustamante. Good day! It’s a great day to be back with the chamber. It’s a day when the Administration’s work and the Legislature’s work culminate annually in the release of the budget. I want to recognize Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell; members of my cabinet – Commissioner Susan Bell, Joe Schmidt, and Dan Sullivan. Full Story »
Governor Parnell Approves Budget Priorities
May 14, 2012, Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell today signed into law three budget bills for Fiscal Year 2013. The governor also signed into law a $453.5 million general obligation bond package for statewide transportation projects that will go to the voters in November. Full Story »
Flags Lowered in Honor of Police Officers
May 13, 2012, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Law Enforcement Memorial Week. Full Story »
Governor Parnell Announces Board Appointments
May 11, 2012, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell today announced recent appointments to the Alaska Workforce Investment Board, Safety Advisory Council, Statewide Independent Living Council, Alaska Historical Commission, and Serve Alaska. Full Story »
Gov. Announces Appointment to Board of Game
May 10, 2012, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell today announced the appointment of Peter M. Probasco to the Board of Game. The Alaska Board of Game works to conserve and develop Alaska's wildlife resources by regulating the protection and consumption of game species, establishing methods and means of harvest, setting allocations of game resources, and taking other actions to meet the Alaska Constitution’s mandate to manage wildlife for the maximum benefit of Alaskans. Full Story »
Governor Mourns Loss of JBER Soldier
May 8, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell offered his condolences to the family and friends of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Thomas Kent Fogarty who died from injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Ahmad-Kheyl, Afghanistan. Three other soldiers were wounded in the attack. Full Story »
Governor’s Family Picnic Dates Announced
May 8, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced the dates for the Governor’s Family Picnics. The annual picnics have been held each year for more than a decade. The picnics are made possible by generous donations from Alaska businesses and hundreds of volunteers. Full Story »
Speech: Blessing of the Fleet
Alaskans, we are so closely tied to the sea. Among our coastal communities and upon these waters, so much of our life story gets written. Our fishermen and women, deckhands, ferry workers, pilots, sailors, and mariners of all kinds—indeed, all of us who live here, have a shared history and common bond—with the sea. Full Story »
Gov. Approves Community Revenue Sharing
May 2, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell announced today he will sign legislation that provides additional funding for community revenue sharing. An additional $25 million is included for revenue sharing, which will increase community funding to $85 million in Fiscal Year 2013. Full Story »
Governor Approves Education Funding
May 1, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell announced today he will sign legislation that provides additional funding for increased costs of K-12 education. “I understand the pressure on school district budgets,” Governor Parnell said. Full Story »
Gov. Appoints Shelley Hughes to District 13
May 1, 2012, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell appointed Shelley Hughes to fill the District 13 House seat that was held by the late Representative Carl Gatto. “Shelley Hughes will be a strong voice for District 13,” Governor Parnell said. “Her experience, leadership skills and community involvement have prepared her well to carry on the work of Representative Gatto.” Full Story »