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Recent press coverage of Governor Parnell's initiatives:
- Alaska Rejects 'Obamacare'
Fox News, February 17 - The Moore Report: Shattered cynicism
Anchorage Press, February 17 - Parnell won't implement federal health overhaul in Alaska
Anchorage Daily News, February 17 - Alaska Railroad Board elects new chair
The Seward Phoenix Log, February 16
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Safe Home Strong Families Alaska Performance Scholarship
Economic Growth Alaska Natural Gas
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State Will Not Apply for Healthcare Grants
February 17, 2011, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell announced today Alaska will not apply for federal grants to implement health insurance exchanges, in the wake of a judge’s ruling that the health care reform act is unconstitutional. Full Story »
Governor Parnell Amends Proposed Budget
Governor Sean Parnell submitted FY2012 budget amendments to legislators. The amendments propose changes to the operating and capital budgets released to the public and Legislature on December 15, 2010. Full Story »
Scholarship Bill Passes Education Committee
February 16, 2011, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sean Parnell today thanked the Senate Education Committee for moving Senate Bill 43 out of committee. The bill would create an investment fund and tax credits for the Alaska Performance Scholarship. The scholarships, established last year by Governor Parnell, incentivize Alaska students to take a rigorous curriculum and earn scholarships for post-secondary education in Alaska. Full Story »
Speech: Alaska's Heart Condition
Thank you, Bill Evans. Thanks to the Chamber Board for your efforts. It is good to see you again. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. The irony of speaking to you on this particular topic, on this particular day, is not lost on me. I’m here today to talk about something at the HEART of our community and our state. This is a heart condition that can make or break any state. It’s a public safety matter, a public health matter, a workplace safety matter. Full Story »
Cutting oil taxes will increase Alaska jobs
The Legislature has begun examining my proposal to spur investment and create jobs in our state for Alaskans by adjusting state oil tax rates. At this critical juncture, we have to ask, is Alaska open for business? Do we want to grow jobs and our economy by making our state more competitive in the production of our rich resources, or do we want to maintain the status quo? Full Story »