Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today announced that Alaskans’ average unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates for 2015 will be reduced 19 percent. This is the second year in a row Alaskans will hold onto more of their hard-earned money – UI contributions were reduced 22 percent this year. “These reductions over two years represent […]
Juneau, Alaska – In accordance with state statute, Governor Sean Parnell today transmitted program and financial information prepared by state agencies to Governor-elect Bill Walker. These documents will assist in providing an orderly transition for the new administration. The state budget for the current fiscal year (FY 2015), plus increases related to bargaining unit agreements […]
Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell appointed Angela Greene to the Barrow Superior Court. “Ms. Greene has an excellent legal background with civil and criminal experience,” Governor Sean Parnell said. “Her passion for rural Alaska will make her a great asset to the bench and the community of Barrow.” Greene, of Nome, came to Alaska […]
Anchorage – Thursday, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) asked the Parnell Administration to hold off on a controversial proposal for tens of millions of dollars in additional tax reductions on a North Slope oilfield. Last week Governor Parnell’s Commissioner of Natural Resources announced his proposal to reduce the 12.5% royalty on the Nuna oilfield by over 50%. The proposed […]