Parnell takes hit for TV ad

By Sean Cockerham, Anchorage Daily News

Candidate for governor Ralph Samuels is calling for a halt to a television ad featuring Gov. Sean Parnell that's being aired by a nonprofit advocating against domestic violence and sexual assault.
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Palin calls global warming studies 'snake oil science'

By Judy Lin, The Associated Press, Anchorage Daily News

REDDING, Calif. -- Former Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been at the forefront of environmental regulations.
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Palin critics question ethics rules proposals

By Lisa Demer, Anchorage Daily News

A legislative committee on Monday took up ethics issues that erupted during the Palin administration, but it's not clear whether the panel intends to take any action. Read More

Democrats dispute oil tax harming investment

By Tim Bradner, The Juneau Empire

The gloves are coming off in a looming legislative fight over changes to Alaska's oil and gas production taxes. Read More

Parnell says state will see $2.2 billion budget surplus

By Tim Bradner, The Juneau Empire

Gov. Sean Parnell had a pleasant surprise for legislators in Juneau Feb. 2: A $2.2 billion state budget surplus. Read More

Juneau may vie for Arctic Games

By Mary Catharine Martin, The Juneau Empire

The 2014 Arctic Winter Games aren't yet officially being held in Alaska, but that isn't stopping more than one Alaska city from organizing a bid. Read More

Gov. Sean Parnell (R)
Sworn in: July 2009
Term expires: December 2010

	State capital: Juneau
	State nickname: The Last Frontier
	Lt. Gov. Craig E. Campbell (R)
	Alaska has no secretary of state position
	Attorney General Richard Svobodny
	Senate President: Gary Stevens (R)
	House Speaker: Mike Chenault (R)

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Parnell takes hit for TV ad

Palin calls global warming studies 'snake oil science'