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Mayor Dan Sullivan Announces Intent to Run for Lt. Governor
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan says he will seek the job of lieutenant governor. The mayor in a statement early Wednesday morning says he's running because of his love for Alaska and desire to serve the state during a challenging time in history. ...Tags: Politics, Government
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Gov. Parnell Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Yukon Flooding
Channel 2 NewsGovernor Sean Parnell has requested a federal disaster declaration for damage caused by flooding that swept through communities along the Yukon river. In his request made on Friday, Parnell wrote, "the disaster has left 194 homes uninhabitable and...Tags: Politics, Floods, Government, Sean Parnell
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Early Crop of Candidates Announce Plans
Channel 2 NewsThe next statewide election is over a year away. But some candidates are already lining up for the top races on the ballot, hoping to build name recognition and campaign accounts that could help boost their chances. The first candidates have announced...Tags: Politics, Elections, Mark Begich, U.S. Senate, Government
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State Looking for Counsel for Ethics Complaints
Channel 2 NewsThe state Personnel Board is looking for attorneys interested in investigating ethics complaints against members of the executive branch. Nicki Neal is director of the state Division of Personnel and Labor Relations. She says the request for proposals...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, Values, Work Relations, Career and Workplace
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Palmer Teacher Plans to Run for Lieutenant Governor
A Palmer math teacher plans to run for lieutenant governor. Democrat Bob Williams filed a letter of intent this week with the Alaska Public Offices Commission. He says he plans to register with the Division of Elections soon. Williams says he sees the...
Tags: Politics, Elections, U.S. Senate, Government, Regional Authority
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Governor Writes Letter to UA over Sports Leadership
Channel 2 NewsThe public backlash surrounding the University of Alaska sports leadership has made enough noise for Governor Sean Parnell to pen a letter to UA President Pat Gamble. The Governor’s office confirmed Tuesday that Parnell wrote a letter to Gamble...Tags: Politics, Sports, Ice Hockey, Government, Regional Authority
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BP Announces Plans after Alaska Oil Tax Change
BP Alaska plans to bring two new drill rigs to the North Slope by 2016. They are part of an additional $1 billion in investment BP says it plans to make over the next five years as a result of the oil tax cut recently signed into law by the governor....
Tags: Politics, BP Plc, Government, Sean Parnell
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Parnell Delivers GOP Weekly Address
Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says the nation would feel an "economic boom" if more federal lands were unlocked for energy development. His comments came in the Republicans' weekly address, which was released Saturday. Parnell used the national...
Tags: Politics, Land Resources, Republican Party, Petroleum Industry, Wildlife
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State Sen. Lesil McGuire Running for Lieutenant Governor
Channel 2 NewsAlaska state Sen. Lesil McGuire (R-Anchorage) confirmed to Channel 2 Wednesday that she will run for lieutenant governor. "I decided after 13 years of serving in the leadership of the House and the Senate, and serving Alaskans at the district level...Tags: Politics, Elections, U.S. Senate, Government, Regional Authority
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Mayor Sullivan Files Letter of Intent for State Office
Channel 2 NewsSTORY UPDATED AT 9:44 p.m. at 6/4/13 You could call it a game of political poker. Several key players on the Alaska political scene have declared their candidacy and others have yet to show their hands. A few familiar faces will make another run at...Tags: Politics, Elections, Bill Walker, Primaries, Local Elections
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Senator Bill Wielechowski Taking Look at Governor's Race
Channel 2 NewsA Democratic state senator and vocal critic of Alaska's new oil tax policy is considering a run for governor. Sen. Bill Wielechowski tells The Associated Press he's concerned about what Alaska would look like if Gov. Sean Parnell won re-election....Tags: Politics, Bill Walker, Government, Sean Parnell
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Parnell Signs Bills on Oil Tax, Budgets
The Associated PressGov. Sean Parnell has signed into law several bills, including an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure. Parnell championed the overhaul as a way to increase oil production. He referred to the bill Tuesday as the "More Alaska Production Act." Critics...Tags: Politics, Elections, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Government, Sean Parnell
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