November 2004
State's Bond Rating Outlook Improves
Moody's Change Means Better Prospects for Lower Borrowing Costs
Juneau, AK - Moody's Investors Service has changed its outlook on the state of Alaska's general obligation bond credit rating from negative to stable, citing the state's low debt burden, expanding economy and conservative financial planning......(FULL TEXT)
Joint State/Federal Assistance Teams Deploy To Nome And Unalakleet
Anchorage, AK - The Governor's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deployed two joint State/Federal Public Assistance Teams Thursday to the Cities of Nome and Unalakleet. The teams will be in the areas until the Thanksgiving holiday and will be working on establishing bases of operation in Nome and Unalakleet, making plans to also visit smaller communities impacted by the disaster, conducting Public Assistance Program assessments, and developing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects......(FULL TEXT)
Samuels & Therriault Meet With FERC
Members pitch Alaska's regulatory needs for proposed gasline
Anchorage, AK - Representative Ralph Samuels (R-Anchorage), Chair of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) and Senator Gene Therriault (R-North Pole), Vice-Chair of LB&A met with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to discuss upcoming regulations pertaining to Alaska's natural gas pipeline......(FULL TEXT)
Sen. Murkowski Thanks House For Giving Quick Approval To State, Native Corp. Land Conveyance Acceleration Bill
Washington, D.C. - Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski thanked Congressman Don Young for quickly shepherding her Senate bill through the House, gaining final approval for a law that will speed the conveyance of pending state and Native corporation land claims within the next five years......(FULL TEXT)
Lt. Governor Loren Leman Invites Students Statewide To Participate In Electoral Votes Essay Contest
Anchorage, AK - Lieutenant Governor Loren Leman announces an essay contest open to all eleventh and twelfth grade Alaskans. Essays must discuss the significance of the Electoral College to Alaska and the United States. The winner will be invited to present the essay at the "Casting Alaska's Electoral Votes" event on December 13 at 11:00 a.m. at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art auditorium. If the winner is from outside the Anchorage area, travel reimbursement will be provided......(FULL TEXT)
Murkowski To Increase Substance Abuse, FAS Fight
Governor wants Legislature to approve $7.1 million increase for prevention efforts
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski will ask the Legislature to approve $7.1 million in new funds for state substance abuse and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome prevention efforts......(FULL TEXT)
House Majority Reorganizes
Anchorage, AK - The House Majority met to reorganize and confirm leadership positions for the upcoming Twenty-Fourth Legislature......(FULL TEXT)
Congressman Young Supports The Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act
Washington, D.C. - Alaska Congressman Don Young voted in support of the Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, S. 1466. This bill was sponsored by Senator Murkowski, and was passed by a unanimous voice vote in the House of Representatives......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Announces Social Services Funding
"BASIC" grants to address needs such as food, shelter, dental and health care
Anchorage, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski announced a $1 million grant initiative to support vital social service programs that now directly serve needy Alaskans across the state......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Murkowski's Statement On Roadless Rule
Juneau, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski submitted Alaska's comments to the U.S Forest Service on a proposed rule that would establish a petition process to replace the roadless rule adopted at the end of the Clinton administration......(FULL TEXT)
State Retirement Board Meets To Review New Tier Recommendations
Anchorage, AK - Kevin Brooks, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Administration applauded the efforts of Tier Sub-committee Board members and the employers, members, and other parties who participated in the State Employee Tier Review Project......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Talks Energy, Trade In Thailand
CSG trade mission involves meetings with public and private sector officials
Bangkok - Governor Frank H. Murkowski met with government and business officials in Thailand to discuss a wide range of issues. Murkowski is in Bangkok leading a trade mission for the Council of State Governments in his capacity as the organization's president......(FULL TEXT)
