September 13-19, 2004
China Air Cargo Flights Through Anchorage
Juneau, AK - Additional weekly cargo flights between the United States and China are expected, bringing with them more than $5 million in annual revenues to the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Gov. Frank Murkowski said......(FULL TEXT)
State Gains New Security Funds To Beef Up Security For State Ferries, The Alaska Railroad And At Ports
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced that the Department of Homeland Security has acted upon congressional requests and is providing a number of grants to help beef up transportation and port security in Alaska......(FULL TEXT)
National Native News...
Monday, September 6, 2004
- Efforts to Reform Canada's Justice System to Better Serve Aboriginals Put on Hold
- 2 School Districts in Washington State Teaching Native Culture & History
- Native Firefighters Dealing with Slow Wildfire Season......(FULL TEXT)
Army National Guard Infantry Unit Called To Active Duty
About 130 Alaskans affected; first call-up of infantry since World War II
Juneau, AK - A company of Army National Guard troops was mobilized on Friday by Governor Frank H. Murkowski as part of an involuntary call-up of guard units from several states to support the war in Iraq.
About 130 soldiers of A Company, Third Battalion (Scout), 297th Infantry of the 207th Infantry Group (Scout) headquartered in Juneau were activated by the call. Their activation is expected to last up to 18 months......(FULL TEXT)
Senator Murkowski Launches New Radio Ad
New Ad Critical of Knowles' Role in Pew Oceans Report
Washington, D.C. - Senator Lisa Murkowski unveiled a new radio ad criticizing Tony Knowles' role in the Pew Commission's 2003 Ocean Report. Knowles sat on the Pew Ocean's Commission and endorsed the final report which is heavily criticized by Alaskan fisherman, fishery industry authorities and Alaska's Congressional Delegation......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Calls For Federal Action Against Fish Farming
Juneau, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski is asking the U.S. Department of Commerce for a five-year moratorium on new finfish farming and for other concessions before considering any changes to encourage aquaculture in federal waters......(FULL TEXT)
Lieutenant Governor's Report
By Loren
Leman
Lieutenant Governor
September 9, 2004
A SOLEMN ANNIVERSARY: Saturday marks the third anniversary of the attacks on our nation in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. We lost nearly 3,000 people that day, more than we lost at Pearl Harbor. Yet we gained a renewed sense of patriotism and appreciation for a whole new set of heroes. As we observe this third anniversary of the holocaust of 9/11, let us again vow to cherish our freedoms, love our families, be gracious to those around us, pray for our enemies and stand united to protect the values that make our country great......(FULL TEXT)
House Responds To ANGDA Report
Anchorage, AK - The Alaska House of Representatives and Speaker Pete Kott (R-Eagle River) are responding to the release of the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority's (ANGDA) "The all-Alaska LNG Project, A Report to the People."
"This report is a thorough effort to show the people of Alaska what the development of a liquid natural gas project could do for the state," said Speaker Kott......(FULL TEXT)
State Of Alaska
Office
Of The Governor
Juneau
September 3, 2004
As an individual/group/friend I wanted to let you know about an important issue the Governor is tackling -- the current practice for selecting judges.
This is neither an attack on any nominee nor the members of the Council. It is the Governor's continuing effort to change "the way we have always done it" mentality......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Murkowski's Statement On 9/11
Three years ago September 11, terrorists murdered our people, temporarily shattered our peace, and forever altered our course as a nation. Americans felt shock and disbelief at this previously unimagined attack. We all have a personal story relating to 9/11: where we were, what we were doing, and who we knew that either perished in the attack or witnessed the events firsthand. The horrors of September 11 are imprinted on our national consciousness. That is the tragedy of September 11......(FULL TEXT)
CSG Conference Offers Opportunity To Showcase Our State
Opinion Piece by Senate President Gene Therriault
As chairman of the Alaska Host Committee, it is my pleasure to welcome an expected 1,500 state officials, families and others to Anchorage Sept. 25-29, 2004. That's when The Council of State Governments (CSG) and CSG-WEST convene joint annual meetings here......(FULL TEXT)
Sen. Murkowski Wins Approval For $50 Million In Additional Funding For Firefighters Assistance
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, arguing that firefighters as first responders are part of the backbone of our response to emergencies or terrorist attacks, succeeded in winning an additional $50 million for firefighter assistance funding during debate on a Homeland Security appropriations bill continuing in the U.S. Senate.....(FULL TEXT)
Governor Appoints 35 To State Boards, Commissions
Juneau, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski announced the appointment of 35 Alaskans from across the state to a variety of boards and commissions......(FULL TEXT)
