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Alaska State of the State Address 2007
JUNEAU , Alaska , Jan. 17 - Following is the prepared text of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's (R) 2007 state of the state address. Click here to access the governor's state of the state web site to view and hear the address. Good evening. It is an honor to stand before you tonight. Lt Governor Parnell. Madame Pre
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States Expand Fetal Homicide Laws
A wave of new state fetal homicide laws recognizing a fetus "of any gestational age" as a person and potential crime victim has abortion rights advocates worried the statutes could undermine a woman's right to end her pregnancy. Among the 37 states with laws making death of a fetus a separate crime, language giving legal status to a fetus at the earliest stages of pregnancy is proliferating.more -
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Gas Pipeline Dispute Fuels Wild Alaska Race
Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski's controversial proposed contract for a natural gas pipeline to the Midwest adds fuel to the fire in Alaska's hotly contested gubernatorial race. With his disapproval ratings rising, Murkowski faces a tough primary fight from two challengers, including one seeking to be the state's first woman governor. The winner likely will face a popular former two-term Democratic governormore -
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Once, Twice, Three Times a Gov?
Among the fresh faces running in the nation's 36 gubernatorial races this year are three who have seen it all before - because they used to be governors. Former Govs. Tony Knowles (D) of Alaska, Don Siegelman (D) of Alabama and William Weld (R) of Massachusetts are seeking second shots at their old jobs. Since 1977, 16 of 45 former state chief executives who have attempted gubernatorial comebacks have regained their seats.more -
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Alaska No. 1 in 'pork' per capita, again
Alaska -- infamous for its federally funded "bridges to nowhere" -- ranked first in per-capita federal spending for pork-barrel projects last year, a distinction it has held for the past 16 years. Hawaii came in second, and Georgia ranked last, according to the latest report from a group that hawks congressional spending. The report and database offer 9,963 examples of what the group calls wasteful federal spending, searchable by state.more -
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Alaska State of the State Address 2006
Tonight I would like to thank the Legislature for your strong support of the priorities of this administration: • adding to Alaska's transportation infrastructure, with the approval of last year's capital budget which relieved significant congestion in the Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, Kenai and Fairbanks • increasing edu
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State AGs Fight Teen Smoking—Onscreen
More than 30 attorneys general are mounting a campaign to add anti-smoking ads to the beginning of films in which actors light up onscreen. The bid to fight teen smoking was prompted by a study that showed a marked increase in smoking among children who watch movie characters puffing away.more- Alaska,
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Alaska Tires of Sitting on Natural Gas Wealth
Alaskans say it's time to tap the state's vast natural gas reserves and bring them to energy-starved markets in the Lower 48. Now political muscle is being applied to try to push the international oil companies that lease the gas into starting a mammoth pipeline project.more -
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Alaska to Label Bio-Tech Fish
Alaska is the first state in the nation to require special labeling for genetically modified fish. Although no bioengineered fish yet are approved as food, the regulation is on the cutting edge of national efforts to regulate biotechnology in the food chain.more -
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Alaska State of the State Address 2005
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and members of the Alaska Legislature Welcome back to Juneau and thank you for the opportunity to deliver this State of the State address and to all Alaskans a Happy New Year. First I'm pleased to introduce my partnerNancy. Last year in July we shared our 50th Wedding Anniversary with a big
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