Gov. Murkowski Unveils FY06 Budget Proposal
December 15, 2004 Governor Murkowski Unveils FY06 Budget Proposal Calls for spending some of FY05 windfall on education, roads to jobs, other programs. (Anchorage) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski Wednesday proposed a Fiscal Year 2006 budget that makes significant investments in Alaska schools while focusing state spending on the essential infrastructure that will create jobs for Alaskans. Details >

Governor Concerned About Future of Agrium
December 14, 2004 (Anchorage) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski Tuesday in a teleconference with community leaders from the Kenai Peninsula, expressed concern about the potential closure of the Agrium nitrogen facility near Kenai in November 2005 and offered state help in assessing natural gas supply options. Details >

Gov. Announces Community Transportation Pkg.
December 14, 2004 Governor Announces Community Transportation Package $108 Million Will Concentrate on Clearing Traffic Congestion (Anchorage) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski today announced a $108 million package of transportation capital projects he will introduce in the upcoming legislative session. The projects are located in communities throughout the state and are designed to relieve traffic congestion, as well as stimulate economic growth. Details >

Governor Proposes More Services for Seniors
December 13, 2004 Governor Proposes More Services for Seniors Enhances SeniorCare, Adult Protective Services, Medicaid Adult Dental (Anchorage) – Alaska’s needy seniors would receive continued prescription drug benefits or cash support, expanded coverage of dental services, additional funds for General Relief Assistance and increased staffing at Adult Protective Services, under Governor Frank H. Murkowski’s proposal to expand his SeniorCare program. Details >

Murkowski Appoints Acting ADF&G Commissioner
December 10, 2004 Murkowski Appoints Deputy Commissioner Wayne Regelin as Acting ADF&G Commissioner (Juneau) – Governor Frank H. Murkowski on Friday announced the appointment of Wayne Regelin as acting commissioner for the state Department of Fish and Game effective January 1, 2005. Details >

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. Details >

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. Details >

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.” Details >

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. Details >

Alaskans Invited to Governor’s Open House
December 3, 2004 Alaskans Invited to Governor’s Open House (Juneau) – Governor Frank Murkowski and First Lady Nancy Murkowski invite the public to an open house at the Governor’s residence on Tuesday, December 7, from 3-6 p.m. continuing the 91 year-old tradition of an annual holiday open house. More than 300 guests attended the first open house in 1913, and more than 3,000 have attended in recent years. Details >