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Governor Rolls Out ANWR Exploration Proposal

May 20, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced an exploration proposal for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) 1002 Area, which the state has developed and is offering to help finance. Full Story »

Flags Lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 14, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Law Enforcement Memorial Week. “Alaska’s law enforcement officers are brave men and women who report for duty knowing full well the dangers they face and the sacrifices they may be called upon to make,” Governor Parnell said. Full Story »

Governor Comments on National Arctic Strategy

May 10, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today offered the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s release of the National Strategy for the Arctic Region. The strategy announced today came at the request of Alaska’s congressional delegation. Full Story »

Bill Lowers Taxes on Motorcycle Rentals

May 9, 2013, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell today signed House Bill 56, legislation to eliminate the 10 percent tax on motorcycle rentals in the state of Alaska. Introduced by Representatives Lindsey Holmes and Tammie Wilson, HB 56 removes motorcycles from the motor vehicle rental tax which inadvertently included motorcycles when it was passed in 2003. Full Story »

Homer Selected for 2013 Governor’s Picnic

May 9, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced Homer will host the 2013 Governor’s Traveling Family Picnic. The Homer picnic will be held on July 25 at the Karen Hornaday Park. Full Story »