September 6-12, 2004
Governor Welcomes New Canadian Consulate In Alaska
Diplomatic Office in Anchorage Will Further Warm Cross-Border Relations
Juneau, AK - Governor Frank H. Murkowski issued a statement of welcome to Canadian Consul Karen Matthias, who will head a new three-person consulate office in Anchorage......(FULL TEXT)
DHSS Seeks Innovative Proposals To Promote Healthy Marriages In Alaska
Welfare-to-work success brings Federal bonus funds to Alaska
Juneau, AK - The Department of Health and Social Services is seeking proposals from community and faith-based organizations for programs and services designed to support the formation and maintenance of married, two-parent families. Funding for the Healthy Marriages Initiative totals $500,000 and is offered in grants of up to $50,000 per organization......(FULL TEXT)
National Native News...
Monday, August 30, 2004
- Republicans Kick-Off their Convention in New York City, Where Are the Natives?
- 2 Aboriginal Communities Still Concerned About Mercury Poisoning
- Report says Oklahoma's Tribal Gaming Industry- One of the Fastest Growing......(FULL TEXT)
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Changes To Alpine EIS/Development
Says They Should Protect Subsistence While Producing More Oil
Anchorage, AK - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski welcomed a series of changes made to the proposed development plan for five satellite oil fields surrounding the Alpine oil field on Alaska's North Slope, saying the changes will protect the environment and key subsistence hunting interests, while helping Alaska produce another 330 million barrels of oil from the area......(FULL TEXT)
Public Health Training Institute Scheduled For September
Various Tracks Offer Educational Opportunities for All
Anchorage, AK - The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Division of Public Health will conduct its 2004 Alaska Public Health Training Institute on September 28-30 at the BP Energy Center at 900 E. Benson Blvd in Anchorage. The Institute is held in partnership with the Alaska Public Health Association and the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice......(FULL TEXT)
Lieutenant Governor's Report
By Loren
Leman
Lieutenant Governor
September 2, 2004
ELMENDORF AIRMAN KILLED IN IRAQ: We Alaskans are especially saddened by the death of Airman 1st Class Carl Anderson, Jr., who lost his life in Iraq on Sunday. A roadside bomb destroyed his vehicle. Airman Anderson served with the Third Logistics Readiness Squadron from Elmendorf Air Force Base. Governor Murkowski has ordered State flags to fly at half-staff until Friday morning in Airman Anderson's honor. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Chapel One on Elmendorf Air Force Base......(FULL TEXT)
AFL-CIO Endorses Knowles For U.S. Senate
Cites Record on Job Creation, ANWR Support, Consistent Support for Working Families
U.S. Senate Candidate Tony Knowles said he was proud to receive the endorsement of the Alaska AFL-CIO, a coalition of 60 local unions and central labor councils that represent over 50,000 union members in Alaska. The endorsement of Knowles came after both leading candidates for the U.S. Senate seat spoke before the Alaska AFL-CIO's biennial convention last week in Anchorage......(FULL TEXT)
Principi Grants Waiver for Conversion of Palmer Pioneers' Home to a State Veterans' Home
Juneau, AK - Anthony Principi, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, granted Alaska a waiver that will allow the Palmer Veterans' and Pioneers' Home to continue serving non-veteran senior citizens......(FULL TEXT)
Commissioner Congratulates Director On Special Achievement Award
Juneau, AK - Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Commissioner Kevin C. Duffy congratulated Kelly Hepler, Director of ADF&G's Sport Fish Division, for receiving a Special Achievement Award from the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA)......(FULL TEXT)
Governor Murkowski Issues Statement On The Death Of Airman Carl Anderson, Jr.
Governor Frank H. Murkowski expressed sadness in learning the news that the war in Iraq has claimed an Alaskan serviceman and wounded two others. The governor offered his prayers for the servicemen and their families......(FULL TEXT)
