Governor Frank Murkowski

The opportunity –
and the responsibility – lie before all of us to make an even better future for Alaskans.

– Frank Murkowski
State of the State

Murkowski's Letter on Coast Guard Accident
December 9, 2004 (Juneau) - On behalf of all Alaskans, I would like to extend to the Coast Guard our sincere gratitude for the heroic response by your command to the unfortunate and tragic grounding of the freighter Selendang Ayu. Our prayers are with the crew of the freighter and with the Coast Guard personnel whose unflinching bravery in the face of terrible weather and high seas put them in harm’s way. More News >

Governor's Statement on Ryndam Settlement
December 7, 2004 (Juneau) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski said today he is pleased with the settlement between Holland America Lines and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for an incident in which the cruise ship Ryndam illegally discharged 20,000 gallons of raw sewage into Juneau harbor in August 2002. More News >

Governor Testifies to FERC on Gasline Regs
December 3, 2004 (Anchorage) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski testified before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday on the need to amend proposed federal gas pipeline regulations to guarantee access and capacity. “Unstranding the bountiful gas resources of Alaska’s North Slope is the highest priority of my administration,” Murkowski said. “I urge the FERC to require that a pipeline’s open season process establish as clearly as possible the rules of the game for access.” More News >

Murkowski Plans Aggressive 2005 Energy Agenda
December 3, 2004 (Anchorage) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski will ask the Alaska Legislature to approve a 2005 energy agenda that promotes oil and gas exploration around the state and funds efforts to secure a natural gas pipeline agreement. More News >

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Email Governor Frank H. Murkowski, mail or call:
Office of the Governor Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 907.465.3500 465.3532 fax

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