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- The Alaska oil comeback
Juneau Empire, May 23 - Alaska pushes D.C. on ANWR drilling
Politico, May 21 - Governor Parnell Signs Gasline Legislation
KDLG, May 21 - Parnell signs oil tax, gasline bills
Peninsula Clarion, May 21
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Governor Parnell Signs Insurance Bills
May 23, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed two pieces of legislation designed to streamline and modernize insurance laws in Alaska. “I thank Representative Kurt Olson for sponsoring legislation that will help Alaskans and Alaska small business owners,” Governor Parnell said. “These bills will increase transparency and improve efficiency for Alaskans.” Full Story »
Gov. Issues Statement on USCG Arctic Strategy
May 23, 2013, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell issued the following statement on the newly released U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Strategy, which recognizes Alaska’s important role in the Arctic. The report calls for, in part, an increased Coast Guard presence in the Alaska Arctic and the summer deployment of aircraft, vessels and personnel to strategic locations in the Arctic. Full Story »
Governor Parnell Signs Responsible Budgets
May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Continuing his commitment to limit government growth and manage Alaska’s reserve funds wisely, Governor Sean Parnell today signed the budget bills into law. The approved Fiscal Year 2014 Budget is nearly $1.1 billion less in state general funds, reflecting a 14 percent decrease from the current fiscal year. With all funds including Permanent Fund dividends and federal dollars, appropriations total $13.2 billion. Full Story »
Governor Clears the Way for Alaska Gasline
May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today signed landmark legislation creating a state entity charged with getting Alaska’s natural gas to Alaskans. House Bill 4 gives the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) the authority to develop, finance, and operate a gas pipeline from the North Slope, serving Fairbanks and Southcentral, at the lowest possible cost. Full Story »
Governor Signs Legislation to Grow Economy
May 21, 2013, Anchorage, Alaska – Following one of the most productive legislative sessions in recent memory, Governor Sean Parnell today signed into law Senate Bill 21, his More Alaska Production Act to attract new investment and increase oil production on the North Slope. The governor also signed House Bill 129 and Senate Bill 27, both permitting bills to put more Alaskans to work sooner on resource projects. Full Story »
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