Governor Appoints Kito to House District 32
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell, on Friday, appointed Sam Kito III to fill the House District 32 seat that was held by Representative Beth Kerttula.
State to Pursue Equity Partnership in Gasline
Anchorage, Alaska – On Friday, Governor Sean Parnell announced that the State of Alaska will pursue becoming an equity partner in the Alaska LNG project.
Governor Declines Commission’s Pay Raise
Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell Saturday announced he will decline the pay increase recommended by the Alaska State Officers Compensation Commission. The governor will ask the commission and Legislature to take the necessary steps to honor his request.
Thayer Named Acting Commissioner of Administration
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell on Wednesday named Curtis Thayer acting commissioner for the Department of Administration. Thayer currently serves as deputy commissioner for Administration and fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Becky Hultberg.