Press releases & proclamations from the Alaska Governor's Office

We at OnTheIssues.org consider the pundits to be ridiculous when they assert statements like, "Gov. Palin has no record and is therefore an unknown." All public officials have substantial paper trails -- as we demonstrate here. The pundits REALLY mean "We are too lazy to look up Gov. Palin's record." Yes, it takes substantial digging, but that is the pundits' job.

We similarly located a substantive record from Gov. Palin's election race in 2006:

• New Energy for Alaska, issues booklet from the Palin-Parnell campaign.
• Debates against Tony Knowles, Palin's Democratric opponent.
• Anchorage Daily News profiles of Palin and Knowles.

Whether you plan to vote for Palin or not, read her record, rather than fall into the pundit's trap of self-imposed ignorance.

-- Jesse Gordon, editor, OnTheIssues.org, Sept. 2008

OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)

Abortion     Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids.

Budget & Economy     Reduced general fund spending by $124 million.     $7 billion savings plan for education & transportation.

Civil Rights     Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement.     Recognize Martin Luther King holiday.     HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis.     Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery.     ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities.

Crime     Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police.     Victims’ rights are critical to “justice for all”.     Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes.     Establish “FBI Day” to support fighting global crime.

Drugs     Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws.

Education     Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education.     294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB.

Energy & Oil     Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline.     Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office.     Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies.     Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas.     Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill.     Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production.     Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment.     Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year.     Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline.     Commercialize Alaska’s North Slope natural gas.

Environment     Feds shouldn’t list beluga whales as endangered.     Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters.     Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered.

Families & Children     Recognize the vital role of family child care homes.

Foreign Policy     Peace Corps strengthens US ties abroad & enriches US at home.

Free Trade     Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year.     Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes.     Allow wineries to ship by mail within state.

Government Reform     Sell previous governor’s jet on eBay--it’s impractical.     Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007.     Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual.

Gun Control     Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms.     Supports ending D.C.’s 32-year-old ban on handguns.

Health Care     Health care must be market-and business-driven.     Signed up as organ donor; Alaska leads the states.

Homeland Security     Proclaim “Loyalty Day” to reaffirm loyalty to America.     Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war.     Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops.

Immigration     Tightened restrictions on illegal alien’s drivers licenses.     Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges.

Jobs     Alaska Construction Academy: 2,520 students learn skills.

Principles & Values     Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget.     Recognize America’s historic and founding Christian heritage.     The Bible has profoundly influenced America.     Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska.     Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair.

Tax Reform     $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing.

Welfare & Poverty     Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them.     EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce.

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