July 5-11, 2004
Governor Murkowski Will Go To Fairbanks To Review Fire Situation
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski traveled to Fairbanks to meet with top state officials and local leaders regarding the wildland fire situation that is threatening numerous areas of the Interior. There are currently 60 fires burning and 711 firefighters committed to fighting the fires. Evacuations are occurring as needed north of Chatanika and near Chena Hot Springs......(FULL TEXT)
Lieutenant Governor's Report
By Loren
Leman
Lieutenant Governor
July 1, 2004
INTERIOR FIRES: Governor Murkowski headed to Fairbanks last night to meet with state officials and local leaders regarding the fires threatening areas of the Interior. There are currently 60 fires burning and 711 firefighters committed to fighting the fires. Evacuations are occurring as needed north of Chatanika and near Chena Hot Springs......(FULL TEXT)
National Native News...
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
- Congress Grapples with Sault Saint Marie Tribe's Land Transfer
- New Mexico's Pueblo of Pojoaque Governor Jacob Viarreal has Died
- Oglala Commemoration Raises Awareness of 1970's Violence......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Signs Crime Bills At State Crime Lab
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski signed a package of nine crime bills, designed to help law enforcement agencies fight crime more effectively......(FULL TEXT)
Samuels Examines Purchase Of Plane
LB&A Chair seeks guarantee of appropriate use of funds
Juneau, AK - The Legislative Budget & Audit (LB&A) Committee Chairman, Representative Ralph Samuels (R-Anchorage), has requested information from the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) concerning the use of Homeland Security funds to obtain a faster aircraft for the two departments......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Signs Stedman, Williams Bills In Ketchikan
Affecting Salmon and Dive Fisheries, Food Safety Program, and More
Ketchikan, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski signed eight fisheries-related and other bills while in Ketchikan. The fisheries bills relate to the dive fishery, salmon seine boat length, disclosure of the origin of salmon and taxes on directly marketed salmon. The remaining four bills relate to taxation of attorneys' fees, federal forest receipts, an overhaul of the state's food safety program, and state primacy for water pollution permits related to timber harvesting activities......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Signs Three Education-related Bills, One Other
Juneau, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski signed into law three bills relating to education, and one relating to unsolicited communications. All were passed during the regular session of the Legislature......(FULL TEXT)
Sen. Murkowski Picks Up More Key Endorsements
Shows Growing Strength and Momentum
Anchorage, AK - In a sign of increasing strength and momentum, an impressive group of current and former legislators, Anchorage Assembly Members, former Anchorage Mayors, and Alaskan leaders gathered to endorse Senator Lisa Murkowski in her election for U.S. Senate......(FULL TEXT)
Murkowski Signs 12 Bills In Anchorage
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski signed into law 12 bills passed during the regular session of the Legislature, covering issues ranging from real estate brokers to Permanent Fund dividend applications, from child support to theraputic courts, and from rural housing to job training......(FULL TEXT)
Miller To Murkowski: Stop Waffling On Federal Marriage Amendment, Take A Stand
Debate on Same-Sex Marriage Looms; Murkowski Still "Undecided"
North Pole, AK - Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Mike Miller said that Lisa Murkowski is sending contradictory messages about her position on a federal constitutional amendment that would prevent activist judges from redefining the institution of marriage......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Signs Nine More Bills In Anchorage
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski signed into law nine bills passed during the regular session of the Legislature. The bills cover a variety of issues, from speech-language pathologist assistants to "payday" loans, and from midwifery birth centers to prescription drug labeling......(FULL TEXT)
Administration Reaches Tentative Agreements With MEBA And MM&P
Ketchikan, AK - The Murkowski administration announced that it has reached tentative agreements with the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association and the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union, two of the three Alaska Marine Highway System bargaining units. The third Marine Highway System bargaining unit, the Inlandboatmen's Union is still in negotiations with the state......(FULL TEXT)
Crime Bills Will Have Great Impact
Governor Speaks to Chamber, Signs Eight Bills in Kenai
Kenai, AK - In brief remarks to a Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Governor Frank H. Murkowski lauded the Legislature for the crime-fighting bills he signed on Tuesday at the State Crime Lab in Anchorage, and signed eight more bills passed during the regular session of the Legislature. He did not sign the budget bills, as had been anticipated, citing a need for more time for review......(FULL TEXT)
Governor And Attorney General Applaud Crime Legislation
New Laws Provide More Weapons for Fighting Crime; State Operating Budget Provides Funding for More State Prosecutors
Juneau, AK - On the final day of the legislative session, state lawmakers passed comprehensive legislation introduced by Governor Frank H. Murkowski to bolster the state's ability to wage war on crime. Senate Bill 170 and House Bill 309 together provide support to communities that choose to reduce alcohol, recognize victims and work to keep them safe, include provisions to make dangerous criminals think twice, provide greater protection from juvenile offenders and strengthen our drunk driving laws. In addition to making improvements in the law, the legislature increased funding for state prosecutors......(FULL TEXT)
