August 30-September 5, 2004
BP Exploration, State Reach Tax Settlement
State to receive $18 million
Anchorage, AK - BP Exploration, (Alaska) will pay the state $18 million under an agreement to settle two years' worth of disputed production taxes, the two sides announced. The payment is expected to be made on Thursday.
The settlement covers disputed production taxes for 2000 and 2001 on BP's share of oil production at the Prudhoe, Kuparuk, Endicott, North Star and Milne Point fields......(FULL TEXT)
Five Finalists To Compete For 2005 Alaska Teacher Of The Year Honor
Commissioner of Education & Early Development Roger Sampson has named five finalists for the 2005 Alaska Teacher of the Year honor......(FULL TEXT)
National Native News...
Monday, August 23, 2004
- B.I.A. Leader Won't Comment on Regionalization of AK Tribes
- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe Opens Multi-Million Dollar Headquarters
- U.T.T.C. Art Students Work on Sculpture for City of Bismarck......(FULL TEXT)
Knowles Stunt Too Little Too Late
Is Tony Knowles Illegally Coordinating with the DSCC?
Anchorage, AK - Realizing, that he could not afford breaking another pledge to Alaska's voters, Tony Knowles finally lived up to one of his promises today. After saying he would not make Senator Murkowski's appointment a campaign issue, in a press release, Knowles announced that he was asking the DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) to stop airing a new television ad focusing on nepotism......(FULL TEXT)
LBA And Senate Resources Committees To Hold Additional Hearings
Anchorage, AK - The Legislative Budget & Audit Committee and Senate Resources Committee will hold joint hearings on Alaska natural gas pipeline September 1 and 2, 2004.
Monday's, September 1st, hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will take place at the Anchorage Legislative Information Office at 716 West Fourth Avenue in the second floor conference room. Tuesday's hearing will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the same location.
For further information about the hearings, contact the office of Legislative Budget and Audit Committee Chairman Samuels at 907-269-0240.
Lieutenant Governor's Report
By Loren
Leman
Lieutenant Governor
August 26, 2004
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Thank you to each of the candidates in the August 24 election! I know from experience that campaigning is hard work. Special congratulations to the winners who advance to the General Election. I was pleased with the performance of the staff and poll workers for the Division of Elections. The election was conducted at 439 polling places across our large State with very few malfunctions or challenges that could not be fixed. More than 115,000 Alaskans voted and absentee ballots are still coming in. Results are available on the Division's website......(FULL TEXT)
McCain Defends Senator Murkowski's Record For Veterans
McCain: Alaska's veterans couldn't ask for a stronger advocate in the Senate than Lisa Murkowski
Anchorage, AK - This week, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, former Presidential candidate and Vietnam Veteran, began appearing in a TV ad for Senator Murkowski, confirming that she is a friend to Alaska's Veterans.
Two weeks ago, Tony Knowles began airing intentionally misleading and offensive ads suggesting that Lisa has voted against increased funding for veterans, when in reality, it was Lisa's amendment in the Senate that will raise spending for veterans' health care by $1.2 billion......(FULL TEXT)
Support For Faith-Based Agencies Announced
Governor forms office and advisory council
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski announced the creation of the Alaska Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to work with grassroots community and faith-based organizations to deliver assistance to Alaskans in need......(FULL TEXT)
LoBiondo's And Mica's Statements At Hearing On 9/11 Commission's Recommendations
Washington, D.C. - The following comments were made at the U.S. House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee after opening statements at the Subcommittee hearing on the 9/11 Commission's recommendations for improving maritime transportation security......(FULL TEXT)
Predator Control Permit Applications Available
Applications to participate in state-sponsored predator control programs are now available from Alaska Department of Fish & Game offices.
Permits to land and shoot wolves will be issued for Game Management Units 13A, B and E in the Nelchina Basin and in Unit 16B west of Cook Inlet. Permits to either land and shoot, or to shoot wolves while airborne, will be issued for Unit 19A near Aniak and Unit 19D East near McGrath......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Murkowski Activates National Guard Troops for Wildfire Duty
Juneau, AK - Four Army National Guard aircraft and 53 Guardsmen have been activated to help fight wildfires in the Interior and Kenai Peninsula, Governor Frank H. Murkowski announced.
Murkowski is sending two Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to Fort Wainwright on Tuesday where they will assist in fighting Interior wildfires that have consumed 5.4 million acres. A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter and C-23 Sherpa fixed-wing aircraft will be sent to the Kenai to respond to any new flare-ups......(FULL TEXT)
Rural Development To Fund Water, Sewer Improvements; Medical Equipment In Rural Towns; New Bethel Regional Training Center; Public TV
Anchorage, AK - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced a series of grants and loans to state communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program, grants that will help fund water and sewer improvements statewide, a new regional job training center in Bethel, health care facilities in five areas of the state, a family resource center in New Stuyahok, a new landfill in False Pass, roof repairs to the library in Wrangell and funding for public television programming statewide......(FULL TEXT)
As Governor, Tony Knowles Let Jobs Go Oversees
Knowles Criticizes Murkowski While Receiving Same Contributions
Anchorage, AK - Following a convincing primary victory by Senator Lisa Murkowski, Tony Knowles' attack operation launched another misleading salvo today. In their latest television message, Knowles accuses Senator Murkowski of voting against American jobs in hopes Alaskans will forget his failed job record......(FULL TEXT)
Congressman Young Announces More Than $5 Million In Affordable Housing Grants For Alaska Tribes
Washington, D.C. - Alaska Congressman Don Young announced the release of $5,300,238 in Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These grants will go to 15 of Alaska's 229 tribes. Other NAHASDA grants have been previously awarded or are pending approval of Indian Housing Plans......(FULL TEXT)
