Gubernatorial Accomplishments 2006 – 2008
Executive Summary
This page lists Gov. Palin’s accomplishments during the first two years of her term beginning December 2006 through December 2008. The final seven months of her term are covered in the 2009 Master List of Accomplishments.
As Governor, Sarah Palin began the process of making Alaska’s dream of an international gas pipeline a reality. What was once a pipe dream is now becoming a pipeline. She overhauled the state’s petroleum taxation system; reformed ethics laws, taking on big oil, her own party and the Democratic Party to do so. Gov. Palin cut waste and ran a surplus. She was a beloved and expert commander-in-chief.
You will see in this list of of accomplishments the mark of a Reagan Conservative Transformational Leader who upheld her state’s Constitution, even when doing so clashed with her own strongly held beliefs. As Governor, 120-hour weeks were routine for Sarah Palin. She accomplished more in her 31 months of service than seven governors of the State of New York have in 50 years. Leaders like Gov. Palin appear maybe once in 150 years. Let the journey to True North begin…
Alaska Clear and Equitable Share (ACES)
Gov. Palin briefs a constituent on ACES
December 2007
Governor Palin Signs House Bill 2001
November 2007
Gov. Commends Legislators on HB 2001
Gov. Praises House of Representatives
Gov. Pleased with Committee’s Work
October 2007
ACES Community Briefing Schedule
Governor Releases Draft ACES Bill
September 2007
Governor Sarah Palin speaks with University of Alaska Anchorage students on Tuesday, Sept. 4, prior to unveiling Alaskas Clear and Equitable Share (ACES) plan that replaced the Petroleum Profits Tax (PPT).
Gov. Unveils Tax System and Special Session
August 2007
Special Session to Revisit Oil Taxes
Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA)
December 2008
AGIA License signed
Commissioners Sign AGIA License
August 2008
Gov. Palin signs AGIA into law
Legislature Approves Rebate & AGIA
AGIA Passes, Palin Thanks Legislators
July 2008
Governor Palin Commends Lawmakers
Gov. Announces Public/Private Gasline
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Fourth Special Session of the Twenty-Fifth Legislature of the State of…
June 2008
Governor Palin Pleased with FERC Decision
Governor Begins Weekly Gasline Briefings
May 2008
Opening the Alaska Gasline Determination Public Forum, (left) Natural Resources Deputy Commissioner Marty Rutherford, (background) Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Irwin, (center) Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and (right) Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin address questions from a crowded ballroom at the Anchorage Sheraton on Wednesday, May 27, 2008. The three days of presentations detailed the TC Alaska gasline proposal to legislators and the public in advance of the June 2008 legislative special session.
Governor Sarah Palin releases the AGIA Findings & Determination with commissioners Patrick Galvin and Tom Irwin on May 22, 2008, concluding that TC Alaskas proposed gasline project merits an AGIA license.
Palin Recommends TransCanada for AGIA
April 2008
Governor Calls Pipeline Effort “Progress”
March 2008
Governor Calls 30-Day AGIA Special Session
February 2008
Governor Sarah Palin presented information about Alaska’s gas pipeline to the Hoover Institution Board, which is the Stanford University-based public policy research center, on Feb. 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. Photo credit to Goodman/Van Riper Photography.
State Supreme Court Affirms Pipeline Decision
Governor Remarks on Gasline Project
January 2008
Governor Stands by AGIA Process
AGIA Completeness Review Finalized
December 2007
State Requests More AGIA Information
November 2007
Governor Announces AGIA Applications
July 2007
Competitive Gasline Process Commences
June 2007
Alaska Gasline Leaders Meet in D.C.
Gov. Performs Ceremonial Signing of AGIA
May 2007
Governor’s Weekly Gasline Briefing
Palin Applauds Teamwork for AGIA Passage
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Governor Thanks Valdez for AGIA Support
Palin Thanks Communities for AGIA Support
Open and Transparent AGIA Process to Continue
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
AGIA Team Discusses Must-Haves
Palin Thanks AFRW for AGIA Resolution
Governor Thanks Northwest Borough
April 2007
Governor Thanks North Pole Mayor
Weekly Gasline Briefing #12 – Apr. 27th, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Weekly Gasline Briefing #11 – Apr. 20th, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Weekly Gasline Briefing #10 – Apr. 13th, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Weekly Gasline Briefing #9 – Apr. 6th, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
March 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Weekly Gasline Briefing #8 – Mar. 30th, 2007
Governor and Gasline Team to Host Meetings
Weekly Gasline Briefing #7 – Mar. 23rd, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Gasline Briefing
Weekly Gasline Briefing #6 – Mar. 16th, 2007
Governor Releases Weekly Briefing
Gasline Team Holds Third Town Hall Meeting
Governor Palin Thanks Anchorage Assembly
Weekly Gasline Briefing #5 – Mar. 9th, 2007
Weekly Gasline Briefing #4 – Mar. 2nd, 2007
Governor Palin Unveils the AGIA
February 2007
Weekly Gasline Briefing #3 – Feb. 23rd, 2007
Weekly Gasline Briefing #2 – Feb. 18th, 2007
Palin Challenges Exxon Mobil for Comments
Weekly Gasline Briefing #1 – Feb. 11th, 2007
December 2006
Palin Announces SGDA Lawsuits Resolved (This lawsuit was an impediment to a natural gas pipeline being built).
Appointments, All Categories and Classes
248 in 2008.
215 in 2007.
Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Councils
231 in 2008.
184 in 2007.
72 Alaskans Named to Boards & Commissions (2007 Confirmed Appointments)
Lawmakers Unanimously Confirm (56 Appointments and Cabinet Members Confirmed as of May 14, 2007)
December 2008
Governor Appoints Johnstone to Board
Governor Announces Board Appointments (13 on December 3, 2008)
Governor Announces Board Appointments (8 on December 2, 2008)
November 2008
Governor Announces Board Appointments (16 on November 18, 2008)
Governor Announces Board Appointments (13 on November 17, 2008)
Palin Appoints Hoffman to Board of Game
October 2008
Governor Announces Board Appointments (12 on October 16, 2008)
Governor Announces Board Appointments (9 on October 9, 2008)
Governor Palin Makes Panel Appointments (7 on October 6, 2008)
September 2008
Marine Transportation Advisory Board (11 on September 12, 2008)
August 2008
Palin Appoints to Energy Boards (7 on August 4, 2008)
July 2008
Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments (11 on July 11, 2008)
Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments (10 on July 10, 2008)
Palin Announces Board Appointments (10 on July 2, 2008)
June 2008
Olson to Serve 2nd Fishery Council Term (June 27, 2008)
Palin Appoints to Labor, Historical Boards (11 on June 20, 2008)
Palin Appoints to Children’s, Fire Councils (14 on June 9, 2008)
May 2008
Palin Appoints to Bond Bank, Gas Authority (5 on May 21, 2008)
Governor Palin Announces Appointments (5 on May 7, 2008)
April 2008
Palin Appoints to Library, Archives, Aviation (14 on April 7, 2008)
March 2008
Palin Appoints to Suicide Prevention (8 on March 27, 2008)
Governor Appoints to Fishermen’s Fund (5 on March 26, 2008)
Governor Names Fishery Nominees (March 13, 2008)
Palin Appoints Three to Board of Fisheries (3 on March 12, 2008)
Governor Announces Board Appointments (11 on March 10, 2008)
Alaska-Yukon Accord Renewed (8 on March 3, 2008)
February 2008
Gov. Palin Announces Board Appointments (15 on February 19, 2008)
Governor Appoints to Board of Game (1 on February 8, 2008)
January 2008
Council Nominee Approved by Commerce
December 2007
Gov Palin Announces Board Appointments (25 on December 26, 2007)
Governor Makes Appointments (17 on December 10, 2007)
November 2007
Gov. Names Fishery Council Nominees (3 on November 9, 2007)
October 2007
Appointments Made to Council and Panels (9 on October 30, 2007)
Governor Palin Names Four to Board (4 on October 8, 2007)
Nominations Sought for North Pacific Fishery
Gov. Appoints to Council on Disabilities (9 on October 2, 2007)
September 2007
Governor Announces Board Appointments (8 on September 21, 2007)
August 2007
Governor Palin Makes Forestry, Arts, Seafood Appointments (12 on August 13, 2007)
June 2007
Governor Announces Board Replacements (7 on June 18, 2007)
Governor Appoints to Education Task Force (1 on June 1, 2007)
May 2007
Governor Appoints Student Commissioner (1 on May 21, 2007)
Marine Transportation Advisory Board Filled (9 on May 14, 2007)
Governor Removes VECO Executive from Council (1 Removed, May 8, 2007)
Governor Appoints Members to Health Council (14 on May 8, 2007)
April 2007
Governor Palin Fills Boards and Commissions (9 on April 4, 2007)
March 2007
Governor Appoints Two to Board of Fisheries (2 on March 30, 2007)
Governor Submits Nominations to NPFMC (6 on March 15, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints Judges (March 14, 2007 – This release also included 5 board appointments)
Palin Fills Vacancy on Board of Fisheries (1 on March 8, 2007)
February 2007
Palin Appoints Emil Notti to Board (February 27, 2007)
Governor Palin Fills Boards and Commissions (45 positions filled by February 23, 2007, Gov. Palin’s first five weeks in office)
Palin Appoints Members to Railroad Board (2 on January 7, 2007)
Appointments, Executive
12 in 2008.
25 in 2007.
September 2008
Palin Names Public Safety Commissioner
Governor Palin Announces Randy Ruaro
August 2008
Governor Names Mike Nizich Chief of Staff
Palin Announces Communications Director
Palin Appoints to AHFC, Community Service
Committee for DPS Commissioner Formed
July 2008
Kenai Chief to Head Dept. of Public Safety
Palin Names Public Safety Commissioner
April 2008
Palin Approves Education Commissioner
Palin Supports Corrections Commissioner
March 2008
Governor Sarah Palin has named Steven Haagenson to serve as energy coordinator and executive director of Alaska Energy Authority.
Governor Palin Names Energy Coordinator
October 2007
Governor Palin Names Rural Advisor
September 2007
August 2007
Gov. Appoints Five to Administration
May 2007
Governor Palin Names Fisheries Advisor (May 9, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints Student Regent (May 8, 2007)
Governor Appoints Fairbanks Resident (May 3, 2007)
February 2007
Tom Irwin to Head DNR (February 9, 2007)
Swearing-in Six More Commissioners (February 7, 2007)
Palin Appoints Successor to Lt. Governor (February 5, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints Denby Lloyd (February 3, 2007)
January 2007
Governor Reappoints Oil & Gas Commissioner (January 31, 2007)
Palin Appoints Four to Board of Regents (January 24, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints DOT Commissioner (January 12, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints Three More (January 11, 2007)
Governor Appoints 3 More to Administration (January 10, 2007)
Governor Palin Appoints Karen Rehfeld (January 5, 2007)
December 2006
Governor Palin Appoints Denby Lloyd (December 28, 2006)
Governor Palin Retains John Katz (December 21, 2006)
Governor Appoints 5 More to Administration (December 13, 2006)
Palin Reverses Murkowski Appointments (2 removed on December 7, 2006)
Appointments, Judicial
5 in 2008.
5 in 2007.
December 2008
Governor Palin Appoints William B. Carey
September 2008
Governor Palin Appoints Joel H. Bolger
June 2008
Governor Appoints Easter to District Court
May 2008
Michael Jeffery Named to Barrow Court
February 2008
Governor Sarah Palin Appoints Judge
November 2007
Gov. Names Winfree to AK Supreme Court
October 2007
Governor Palin Appoints Sitka Superior Court
August 2007
Gov. Appoints Juneau Superior Court Judge
Kenai Superior Court Judge Appointment
March 2007
Governor Palin Appoints Judges (2 on March 14, 2007 and also 5 board appointments)
Appointments, Legislative
1 in 2007.
July 2007
Governor Palin Fills District 14 House Seat
Charity Work
August 2008
Shower for Trig Palin to Benefit Soldiers
Commander-in-Chief
Gov. Palin also had shared strategic command over the 49th Missile Defense Battalion of the Alaska National Guard. This battalion exists to perform ground-based interception of intercontinental ballistic missiles (nuclear missiles). This unit is on permanent full-time active duty.As governor of Alaska, Palin was briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counter-terrorism. She was also the commander in chief of the Alaska State Defense Force (ASDF), a federally recognized militia incorporated into Homeland Security’s counterterrorism plans.
Gov. Palin was privy to military and intelligence secrets that are vital to the entire country’s defense. Given Alaska’s proximity to Russia, she may also have had security clearances few people know about.
In Alaska, military personnel who are or were based at an Alaskan installation and were killed in action are mourned. Mourning the loss of KIAs is done by sending an Alaska State Flag to the next of kin along with a letter signed by the Governor. Flags are often flown at half staff on the day an announcement is made that a soldier is being mourned. Mourning is at gubernatorial discretion, and Gov. Palin kept the tradition alive during her term. A strong argument can be made that mourning of soldiers is more properly categorized as a ceremonial function than the act of a commander-in-chief. We believe that any executive action – even ceremonial – involving the military is a commander-in-chief function.
December 2008
Governor Orders State Flags Lowered (Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day)
November 2008
Governor Palin Mourns the Loss of Officer
Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Soldiers
Wilkins Receives Veterans Advocacy Award
October 2008
Governor Palin Mourns the Loss of Soldier
Loss of Fort Wainwright Soldier
September 2008
First Stryker Brigade Deployment Ceremony, September 11, 2008.
Gov. Palin’s son, Track was among those being deployed to Iraq this day. Gov. Palin took a brief time-out from the Vice Presidential campaign to preside over this ceremony.
Guardsmen Return from Hurricane Support
Alaska NG Adjutant General Promoted
August 2008
August 11, 2008: Governor Sarah Palin met and thanked members of the Alaska Army National Guard at the Deactivation/Activation Ceremony of the 1-297th Infantry/1-297th Reconnaissance-Surveillance Cavalry Squadron at the Fairbanks National Guard Armory.
July 2008
Alaskans Mourn Loss of Commander
May 2008
May 27, 2008: Governor Palin stands with two Marines from the Delta Company, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division at their deployment ceremony May 27, 2008.
Early May, 2008: Governor Sarah Palin welcomes home about 180 Alaska Army National Guard soldiers of Bravo Company, 297th Support Battalion who spent six months serving as security forces based out of Camp Anaconda, Iraq.
April 2008
State Cell Phones Headed to Soldiers
December 2007
December 2007: Lt. Col. David Osborn and Sgt. Maj. Alan Feaster of the Alaska Army National Guards 3rd Battalion, 297th Infantry present an Alaskan flag to Governor Sarah Palin. The flag was flown on a Humvee in Southern Iraq. Osborn and Feaster were two of 575 Alaska soldiers who served in Kuwait and southern Iraq from October 2006 to October 2007 and were visited by Governor Palin in July. The 3rd Battalion consolidated Guardsmen, from more than 80 Alaska communities, was the largest Alaska National Guard mobilization since World War II.
November 2007
Gov. Lowers Flags for Fallen Soldiers
October 2007
Governor Sarah Palin and Maj. Gen. Craig E. Campbell, commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, with Captain Josh Schrader, commander of B Company, 297th Support Battalion, Alaska Army National Guard. Captain Schrader and his unit of almost 200 Soldiers deployed to central Iraq for a 12-month tour shortly after this picture was taken on Sunday, October 28th.
In Juneau, Governor Sarah Palin greeted about 100 Alaska Army National Guard soldiers from the 3rd Battalion 297th Infantry as they returned home from serving in the Middle East.
Gov. Mourns Loss of Ft. Richardson Soldier
Gov. Mourns Fort Richardson Soldier
August 2007
Gov. Mourns Loss of Fort Wainwright Soldiers
Governor Mourns Loss of Paratroopers
Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Soldiers
July 2007
Palin Mourns Loss of Fort Richardson Soldier
Gov. Palin Visits her Troops in Kuwait
Ed Note: The image of Gov. Palin firing an M-4 came, which is this site’s logo and this publisher’s avatar was taken during this trip.
Video Retrieved from PalinTV
Governor Palin Visits Troops in Kuwait
Gov. Mourns Loss of Alaska Soldier in Iraq
Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier
June 2007
Governor Mourns Loss of Soldier
May 2007
Governor Mourns Loss of Soldiers
Palin Mourns Loss of Ft Richardson Soldiers
April 2007
Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Paratroopers
Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Two Soldiers
Governor Palin Mourns Loss of Soldier
March 2007
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldier
Governor Palin Mourns Passing of Soldier
February 2007
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldier
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Paratrooper
January 2007
Palin Honors Eight Fallen Paratroopers
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Paratrooper
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Wasilla Soldier
Remembering the Military Casualties of 2006
December 2006
Governor Honors Paratroopers Killed in Iraq
Governor Palin Honors Fallen Soldiers
Ceremonies, Recognition, and Selected Proclamations
In Alaska, holidays and special days are defined by gubernatorial proclamation. Special days, weeks, months, are set aside to recognize causes like breast cancer prevention, safety awareness, a group’s contributions, and so forth. Proclamations are not accomplishments; however, it is important to list a selected subset of them, so that readers can get a flavor of Alaskan politics. Nearly every state in the union has some means by which these recognitions are honored.
December 2008
Annual Open House Set for December 9
November 2008
October 2008
August 2008
Going Rogue: an American Life opened here at the 2008 Alaska State Fair.
Governor Sarah Palin and daughter, Piper, purchase tickets to ride at the Alaska State Fair.
July 2008
First Gentleman to Host Celebration
May 2008
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin signs the Sydney Laurence painting Legacy of Alaska, selected to celebrate Alaskas 50th year of statehood. The ceremony was held on May 9, 2008 at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art, where Governor Palin and six former Governors signed a total of 950 prints.
February 2008
January 2008
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, unveils the new Alaska Statehood Celebration license plate during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Al Grillo)
Statehood Celebration Kicks Off
December 2007
Governor Palin individually welcomes visitors to the Christmas Open House at the Governors Mansion in Juneau.
November 2007
Gov. Seeks Nominations for Unsung Heroes
June 2007
Governor Reflects Upon TAPS Anniversary
Trans-Alaska Pipeline 30th Anniversary
January 2007
December 2006
Governor Palin Asks for Moment of Silence (Gerald Ford)
Committee Chair and Vice Chair Positions Held
July 2008
Gov. Palin to Chair NGA Natural Resources
September 2007
July 2007
Palin Named to Key Post at NGA Meeting
May 2007
IOGCC Names Governor Chairman-Elect
Crisis Management
September 2008
Tanana Flood Designated a Fed Disaster
August 2008
Palin Signs Disaster Declaration for Flood
May 2008
Palin Requests Economic Injury Declaration
April 2008
State Agencies Addressing Juneau Power
September 2007
Gov. Issues Disaster Declaration for Village
June 2007
Governor Visits School After Devastating Fire
May 2007
Ferry Rescues Tourists from Sinking Ship
March 2007
Governor Issues Disaster Declaration
February 2007
Governor Palin Surveys Kenai Flood Damage
December 2006
Energy
December 2008
State and Flint Hills Announce Joint Effort
Governor Talks Energy with Obama
October 2008
Coastal Impact Assistance Program Approved
September 2008
Speaking Out in Support of OCS Drilling
August 2008
Governor Sarah Palin signs HB 4001 and SB 4002 into law. The bills make up the Energy Package recently passed by the legislature, which award qualified Alaskans $1,200 from state surplus to help with rising energy costs, and also appropriate $60 million to AHFC for energy efficient home grants.
Governor Signs Administrative Order 242
Palin Pleased with Obama’s Energy Plan
July 2008
Governor Sarah Palin met with Congressional challengers from Utah, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Indiana who traveled to Alaska to tour ANWR.
Governor Sarah Palin met with seven Congressional candidates from across the Lower 48 who had recently returned from a fact-finding tour of ANWR at a press conference on Thursday, July 17, 2008.
Governor Lauds Oil Industry Development
Governor Urges Exxon to Pay Plaintiffs
Palin and Stevens Discuss Energy Initiatives
June 2008
Governor Pleased with Kensington Decision
Palin Responds to Exxon Valdez Decision
Palin Urges Congress to Open ANWR
Palin Releases Draft Energy Cost Proposal
Governors Urge Congress to Support Energy
Kenai LNG Export License Approved
May 2008
Governor Sarah Palin puts forth a short-term energy plan aimed at reducing the high cost of energy at every utility and for every energy consumer in Alaska at a press conference May 15, 2008 in the Anchorage Governor’s office conference room.
Governor Sarah Palin, Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin and other commissioners address questions about the Governor’s short-term energy relief plan presented May 15, 2008 at the Governor’s Anchorage conference room.
Governor Unveils Short-Term Energy Plan
Governor Sarah Palin signs a bill into law that designates the Alaska Highway as the Purple Heart Trail at Mountain Views Northland VFW Post #10252. She was joined by Rep. Max Gruenberg, Rep. Nancy Dahlstrom, Rep. Bob Lynn, Rep. Berta Gardner and Sen. Johnny Ellis for the May 3 ceremony.
Governor Responds to Record Oil Prices
April 2008
Palin on ANWR: ‘President Bush is Right’
Palin Supports Pt. Thomson Termination
March 2008
Palin Conveys Support for New IOGCC Head
February 2008
Palin Applauds Lease Sales of $2.66 Billion
January 2008
Alaska Files Exxon Amicus Brief
ENI Works on Major Development Project
State Reaches Agreement with Oil Industry
December 2007
Judge Gleason Rules in Favor of State
November 2007
Gov. Urges U.S. Senators to Defeat Bill
Gov. Directs A.G. to File Amicus Brief
October 2007
(From left) Brian Quackenbush, a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 375, and Jim Laiti, Business Manager for Plumbers and Pipefitters LU 375, show Governor Sarah Palin the 2007 Pipeline Training grounds in Fairbanks.
September 2007
August 2007
Gov. Reacts to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
July 2007
Gov Applauds U.S. DOL for Federal Award
June 2007
Trans-Alaska Pipeline 30th Anniversary
May 2007
Alaska Wins Point Thomson Ruling
Alaska Teams with Pipeline Safety Agency
Gov Appreciative of Pt Thomson Court Ruling
Gov Palin Pleased with Point Thomson Ruling
Assessment of Oil and Gas Infrastructure
April 2007
Governor Palin Signs Administrative Order (Created Petroleum Systems Integrity Office)
Palin Supports Extension with Conditions
March 2007
Governor Palin Applauds the State Senate (for unanimously passing the Governors special appropriations bill to fund oil and gas development initiatives)
February 2007
Palin Challenges Exxon Mobil for Comments
January 2007
Lifting of Bristol Bay Lease Moratorium
Environmental Stewardship and Conservation
October 2008
State of Alaska Disappointed by Listing
September 2008
Palin Calls for a Halt to Offshore Fish Farm
August 2008
Alaska to Sue Over Polar Bear Listing
May 2008
State to Sue Over Polar Bear Listing
Palin’s Statement on Polar Bear Litigation
Polar Bear Listed as Threatened
January 2008
Governor Lauds Forest Management Plan
October 2007
Gov. Reacts to Supreme Court’s Decision
Gov. Urges Use of Scientific Information
Juneau Chamber of Commerce 10.27.07
Governor Responds to New Climate Studies
September 2007
Governor Sends Letter to Congressman Miller
Gov. Responds to the Wildlife Act
Governor Urges Comment Period Extended
August 2007
Palin Urges Feds to not list as Endangered (Polar Bears)
April 2007
Palin Submits Comments on TLMP to USFS
Governor Palin Urges Public Process ( Beluga Whales)
Alaska Submits Polar Bear Comments
Palin Asks for Changes to Fish Farm Proposal
January 2007
Workshops to Consider Fish Mercury Data
Palin Responds to Tongass Forest Plan
Ethics Complaints, Dismissal of
October 2008
Response to Branchflower Report
August 2008
Governor to Turn Over Findings
July 2008
Palin Responds to Latest Falsehoods
Governor Palin Releases Statement
Ethics Reform
May 2007
Palin Applauds Passage of Ethics Reform
Governor Palin Responds to VECO Guilty Pleas
Governor Addresses FBI Arrests
Governor Reacts to FBI Arrests
March 2007
Governor Disappointed Over Ethics Bill (SB 19)
January 2007
Governor Palin Submits Ethics Bill
Financial Administration
December 2008
Palin Meets with Members of Leadership
Governor Sarah Palin and Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell visit with members of West High Schools Junior ROTC before announcing the Governors $7.1 billion two-year Savings Plan on Dec. 5, 2008.
Revenue Commissioner Pat Galvin with Governor Sarah Palin at West High School to announce the governors $7.1 billion Savings Plan on Dec. 5, 2008.
November 2008
Lowest Unemployment Insurance Tax Rates
September 2008
2008 Permanent Fund Dividend is $2069
May 2008
Governor Palin Signs FY2009 Budgets
April 2008
Governor Palin Signs Supplemental Budget
Alaska Receives Rating Upgrade to AA+
March 2008
Palin Reaffirms Budget Commitment
Governor Palin Lauds Revenue Sharing Bill
February 2008
Governor Palin Urges Funding be Restored
January 2008
Governor Reacts to Budget Mischaracterization
December 2007
Governor Releases Fiscal Year 09 Budgets
Governor Palin Unveils Education Proposal
Gov. Palin Unveils Permanent Fund Savings
Governor Palin Unveils Savings Plan
November 2007
Gov. Announces Lowest Unemployment
Gov. Invites Public Input on Budget
March 2007
Governor Palin Releases Amended Budgets
December 2006
Foreign Policy and National Security
March 2008
Gov. Palin Renews Alaska-Yukon Accord
October 2007
Gov. Palin meets with Governor Sarah Palin and Lt. Governor Sean Parnell welcome the
President of Iceland, H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, to the Arctic Energy Summit at the Egan Center in Anchorage
General Executive Experience
November 2008
Governor Palin to Meet with President-Elect
Governor Palin Congratulates Begich
October 2008
Alaska Water Permit Program Approved
July 2008
Gov. Announces New Direction for DPS
Habitat Division Moves from DNR to ADF&G
May 2008
Governor Announces Staff Changes
April 2008
Palin Responds to Expanded Call Request
Governor Offers Condolences to Families
Governor Comments on Funding Request
Palin Lauds Organ/Tissue Donor Milestone
February 2008
Habitat Division Returning to Fish & Game
January 2008
Plan to Improve Aviation Safety Announced
Governor to Make Trip to Bethel
November 2007
Gov. Calls School Study Inaccurate
Note: The real test of leadership was not merely addressing the flawed study. From the release: “I want you to know that my administration and I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you in your committed efforts to educate the youth of Alaska as you prepare them to be successful, productive adults. To that end, if you have any potential dropout students, please have them call me personally and let me help talk them into staying. Even if one student stays in school as a result of talking to me, it’ll be worth it.” (emphasis added).
This is Transformational Leadership.
Gov. Dismayed with State Supreme Court
October 2007
Governor Presents Milken Award
September 2007
State to Assist Agrium Employees
Governor Palin Responds to Kott Verdicts
Gravina Access Project Redirected (Ed. Note: “Bridge to Nowhere”).
Gov. Highlights Big Game Hunting to Troops (Ed. Note: This was to extend subsistence hunting opportunities to troops returning home).
Gov. Accepts Board’s Recommendation (Ed Note: Transitioning of government board to private sector)
Governor Palin Unveils New Program (Ed Note: Work readiness program for students)
June 2007
Gov. Recognizes DMVA Employees
Governor Responds to Resignation
Gov. Disappointed over Mat Maid Decision
Governor Urges to Keep Mat Maid Open
Gov. Congratulates Sampson on New Post
Governor Responds to Mat-Maid Closure
May 2007
Governor Continues Senior Benefits (Emergency Regulation)
Governor Announces Denali Awards
April 2007
Governor Palin Accepts Hayes Resignation
Palin Welcomes Larry Persily to DC Office
Palin Announces Outstanding Volunteers
March 2007
Governor Meets with Senator Stevens
Fairbanks Reporter Joins Palin’s DC Team
Palin Looks Ahead on 100th Day in Office
February 2007
Gov. Palin at National Governors Association Meeting, Feb. 2007
Governor Palin Travels to Washington, D.C.
Governor to Honor Outstanding Volunteers
Governor Palin Concurs with Commissioners
December 2006
Palin Responds to Anderson Arrest
Health Care
December 2008
Gov. Palin announces health initiative
Governor Palin Announces Health Priorities
Governor Joins Child Obesity Campaign
January 2008
Health Care Transparency Act Introduced
International Trade
May 2008
Governor Sarah Palin addresses leaders in Alaskas business community at the 21st Annual Export Awards Luncheon.
Governor Sarah Palin presents the Governors North Star Award for Education and Cultural Exchange to Sand Lake Elementary School Japanese Immersion Program. The award was accepted by Principal Patrick Garrity and Yukina Lofthouse.
Palin Honors International Excellence
April 2008
Governor Calls for Award Nominations
March 2008
Palin Announces 2nd Best Year for Exports
December 2007
Palin Asks Customs to Exclude AK Cruises
August 2007
Gov. Welcomes Republic of Korea Consular
May 2007
Gov. Announces Exporter of the Year
Gov. Welcomes Int’l Whaling Commission
Governor Welcomes Chinese Officials
April 2007
Governor Palin Seeks Nominations
March 2007
Governor Welcomes Diplomats to Fairbanks
February 2007
Palin Announces 12.6 percent Export Growth
January 2007
The Alliance “Meet Alaska” Address
Governor to Discuss Trade and Border Issues
Leadership for All
November 2008
56th Anniversary of the Fairbanks Branch of the NAACP
October 2008
June 2008
Legal
December 2007
State Files Suit Against Mercer
June 2007
Legislation Signed and Vetoed
June 2008
Governor Sarah Palin talks with visiting Rabbi Yossi Greenberg before signing HB 88 “TVs & Monitors in Motor Vehicles” at the Anchorage Congregation Beth Sholom synagogue on June 16, 2008.
Addressing a crowd at the Congregation Beth Sholom synagogue in Anchorage, Governor Palin signed HB 88 “TVs & Monitors in Motor Vehicles. The legislation will help make our streets safer by helping to eliminate driver distractions. (from left) Rep. Bob Lynn, Rep. Max Gruenberg, Governor Sarah Palin and Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux.
Governor Signs Bill Reducing Business Fees
Governor Sarah Palin with her new baby boy, Trig, listens to Senator Lesil McGuire (center right) discuss SB 265 Omnibus Crime bill just before the signing on June 5, 2008. The event took place on the Capitol steps in Juneau with legislators, staff, reporters and state troopers.
Governor Palin Signs Omnibus Crime Bill
Governor Sarah Palin signs HB 326 into law while Representative Nancy Dahlstrom, DMVA Commissioner Craig Campbell, and members of Alaskas military look on.
Governor Sarah Palin speaks to a group of Alaskas military as she prepares to sign SB 214 and HB 326 into law in early June.
Governor Signs Bills Benefiting Soldiers
Governor Sarah Palin, holding baby Trig Palin, signs SB 57 with (from left) Representative Andrea Doll and Senator Kim Elton at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau on June 4, 2008. The bill expands Channel Islands Marine Park.
May 2008
Governor Palin speaks at the Alaska State Aviation Trade Show May 3 at Anchorages FedEx Hangar. She performed a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 249, the Capstone Avionics Fund/Loans bill, which will provide low-interest loans through the Department of Community, Commerce & Economic Development for Alaska airplane owners to purchase state-of-the-art safety equipment.
April 2008
Governor Palin Signs Silver Hand Bill
Palin Signs Aviation, Consumer Protection
Palin Signs Revenue, PERS/TRS Bills
Palin Signs Bill for Fort Rousseau Park
March 2008
Governor Signs Education Funding Bill
February 2008
Bill Lifts Limit on Compassionate Gifts
Governor Signs “Safe Haven” Bill Into Law
July 2007
Senior Benefits Program to Take Effect
Gov. Palin Signs Comprehensive Ethics Bill
Gov. Signs Legislation into Law (Ed Note: 15 bills signed honoring military heroes, protect domestic violence victims, outlaw computer-assisted remote hunting, among others).
June 2007
Governor signs Budget Bills into Law
Governor Signs Senate, and House Bills
Emergency Regulations Extend Senior Care
Governor Signed into Law HB 217
Governor Signs HB 34, and SB 93 Into Law
May 2007
Palin Signs Senate and House Bills (4 on May 11, 2007: extends midwife board sunset date, opposes fuel tax increase, transfers AK Railroad land, approves supplemental budget).
Governor Palin Signs Bill and Admin Orders
April 2007
Governor Palin Signs Sonya Ivanoff Act
Governor Palin Signs Senate Bill 82
March 2007
Governor Signs Measures Into Law (Sexual Assault Awareness Month, AK Marine Highway, Increase number of students who can participate in regional medical school program)
Governor Palin Signs Two Bills Into Law (Extend Domestic Violence Council, proper AK State Flag disposals)
February 2007
Palin Outlines Continued Support for Seniors (Alaska SeniorCare Legislation introduced)
Governor Palin Signs Two Bills into Law (Environmental oversight and development, toughening parole clemency).
Governor Introduces Appropriation Bills
December 2006
Governor Addresses Court Order, Signs HB4002 (Gov. Palin upheld the AK State Constitution, by signing this domestic partnership legislation even though it runs counter to her own strongly held beliefs. This act in her first days in office proved that Gov. Palin’s first and foremost priority is upholding the Constitution, which trumps even her own personal beliefs).
Media Profiles and Human Interest
February 2008
Alaska Magazine: America’s Hottest Governor. Wildly Popular, She’s More than Just a Pretty Face
Vogue Magazine: Sarah Palin – Altered State
Persons with Special Needs, Defense of / Innocent, Defense of
November 2007
Gov. Dismayed with State Supreme Court
Philatelic
(from left) Dianne Horbochuk, District Manager of the Alaska USPS, and Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell unveiled the design of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Alaskas 50th anniversary of statehood. Credit Frank Flavin Photography.
Second Amendment
December 2008
Governor Palin Lauds Firearm Decision
June 2008
Governor Lauds 2nd Amendment Decision
February 2008
Alaska Joins Filing for 2nd Amendment Rights
Significant Speeches (Gubernatorial)
2008 State of the State Address, Part I
2008 State of the State Address, Part II
2008 State of the State Address, Part III
2008 State of the State Address
2007 State of the State Address, Parts I – IV
Governor Palin’s State of the State Address (2007)
Waste Reduction
August 2007
Westwind II Jet Sold to Valdez Businessman
February 2007
Lynn Canal Materials Contract Cancelled
December 2006
Palin Terminates Lynn Canal Contract (Construction Contract)
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