2013 State of the State Address
Governor Sean Parnell delivers his 2013 State of the State Address to the 28th Alaska Legislature.
Governor Moves to Provide Payroll Tax Relief
In a move to allow Alaskans to keep more of their paychecks, Governor Sean Parnell Friday introduced legislation to allow for the suspension of Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax contributions when the UI fund is deemed solvent. Existing UI laws allow no flexibility and mandates increased tax collections from employers and employees, even when the trust […]
State Seeks Primacy over Alaska Wetlands
In another move to assure Alaskans have more say about the use of their lands, Governor Sean Parnell Friday submitted legislation authorizing the State of Alaska to assume primacy from the federal government to administer the regulatory program for managing certain wetlands.
Governor Parnell Submits Legislation for Interior Energy
Governor Sean Parnell yesterday submitted legislation designed to provide cheaper energy to Interior Alaskans. The bill gives the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) the ability to provide up to $275 million in financing for a natural gas liquefaction plant and financing for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) distribution system within the Fairbanks North […]