|
State of Alaska > Governor > News
Governor's Statement Regarding Conference
February 13, 2004"The Conference of Alaskans was a great success. It focused attention and created an opportunity for dialogue on important questions for Alaska's future. I appreciate the time and the dedication of all the
Conference conveners, delegates and volunteers. I thank them for their
hard work and personal sacrifice. Details >
Governor Appeals to Delegates
February 10, 2004(Fairbanks) - Speaking to the opening session of the 3-day Conference of Alaskans, Governor Frank H. Murkowski today appealed to delegates to "do what they think is right." The Governor evoked the memory of Alaska's Constitutional Convention in 1955, when politics were left at the door to do what was right for Alaska. Details >
Governor Opens Conference of Alaskans
February 10, 2004 - Speaking to the opening session of the 3-day Conference of Alaskans, Governor Frank H. Murkowski today appealed to delegates to "do what they think is right." Details >
State, Flint Hills Reach Agreement on Royalty
February 9, 2004(Fairbanks) - Governor Frank H. Murkowski announced today that the State of Alaska has reached agreement with Flint Hills Resources on the sale of North Slope royalty oil for use in the North Pole refinery Flint Hills is buying from Williams. The contract allows Flint Hills to purchase up to 77,000 barrels per day for up to 10 years. Details >
Interior AK Forest Products Project Under Way
February 6, 2004(Juneau) -- The Governor's office today announced the inception of a
project designed to increase forest products manufacturing in Interior
Alaska. The project is under the guidance of a steering committee
composed of representatives from the Alaska Division of Forestry, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation, and other organizations. Details >
Governor Declares Feb. 7 "Joe Soloy Day"
February 6, 2004(Juneau) - With an executive proclamation, Governor Frank H. Murkowski has designated February 7, 2004, as "Joe Soloy Day" in recognition of the contributions Soloy made to Alaska aviation and to aviation safety. Soloy passed way on Sunday, February 1 in Washington state. Details >
Governor Proposes Alaska Veterans Home
February 5, 2004 (Juneau) - Governor Frank H. Murkowski today introduced a bill that designates a home in the Alaska Pioneer Home system as a state Veterans Home. The bill also enables the State of Alaska to access Veterans Benefits, Medicaid, and other sources to fund the Alaska Pioneer Home system. "Taken together, these actions serve Alaska veterans and help sustain the Pioneer Home system and the Alaska Veterans Home for future years," Murkowski said. Details >
Governor Gives Lawmakers Details on Gasline
February 5, 2004 (Juneau) - At the invitation of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, Governor Frank H. Murkowski today spoke to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature, laying out his administration's efforts to negotiate acceptable draft contracts with two sponsor groups interested in building a pipeline to transport North Slope natural gas to markets in the Lower 48. Details >
Governor Murkowski on Gas Line Development
February 4, 2004 - Governor Murkowski addressed a joint session of the Alaska
Legislature regarding two recent Stranded Gas Act applications received by the State
of Alaska. Details >
Murkowski Appoints 38 Alaskans to Boards
January 30, 2004 JUNEAU – Governor Frank H. Murkowski today appointed 38 Alaskans to fill
various Alaska State boards and commissions. Details >
News Archive >
Old site News Archive
John Manly Press Secretary, 465-3995
|
|
| Photo archive: Governor Murkowski visits with veterans and peace officers during a visit to the
Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Enlarge > |
|
|
