Class ring makers join boycott of gold from proposed Alaska mine, citing threat to salmonSeptember 30th, 2009 Class ring makers join boycott against Alaska mineANCHORAGE, Alaska — The growing list of jewelers vowing to boycott gold from a proposed Alaska mine now includes major manufacturers of class rings. Herff Jones and Commemorative Brands Inc., both of which make class rings, have joined the list of jewelers opposed to the proposed Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska.
Alaska's deputy attorney general dismisses ethics complaint against former top Palin aideSeptember 3rd, 2009 Complaint against former top Palin aide dismissedANCHORAGE, Alaska — An ethics complaint against a top aide of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dismissed as lacking merit.
Levi Johnston: Palin's children did cooking, cleaning, laundry, took care of themselvesSeptember 2nd, 2009 Levi Johnston: Not much parenting at Palin homeANCHORAGE, Alaska — The father of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's first grandchild is speaking out in Vanity Fair magazine about what went on inside the Palin household.
Sarah Palin dismisses divorce rumoursAugust 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sarah Palin has dismissed rumours that she is getting a divorce from husband Todd and moving to Montana. The former Alaska's governor's spokeswoman Meg Stapleton posted on social networking site Facebook that the report on the net was false, the Politico reports.
Palin tweet: Family packing up at governor's mansion a week before resignationJuly 19th, 2009 Palin gears up to leave Alaska governor's mansionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she and her husband are packing their family's possessions at the governor's mansion in Juneau, the state capital.
After latest ethics complaint, Palin says Alaska needs better policyJuly 11th, 2009 Palin says Alaska needs new ethics policyANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she hopes the latest ethics complaint filed against her is a "wake-up call" that a new ethics policy is needed in the state.
Bristol Palin's former fiance speculates Gov. Palin's resignation prompted by money offersJuly 10th, 2009 Levi Johnston: Palin resigned to cash in on fameANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Gov. Sarah Palin is scoffing at comments by Bristol Palin's former fiance, who says he thinks Palin resigned to cash in on her fame.
Bristol Palin's former fiance talks about Gov. Palin's resignationJuly 10th, 2009 Levi Johnston talks about Palin's resignationANCHORAGE, Alaska — The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning — concerns over money.
Palin's office releases $2M breakdown of cost from ethics complaints against Alaska governorJuly 8th, 2009 Palin's office details complaint costsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin's office has released a nearly $2 million cost breakdown detailing what the resigning Alaska governor says the state has paid tackling ethics complaints against her. The spreadsheet compiled by the governor's office totals more than $1.9 million reportedly spent by various state agencies to handle the complaints as well as public records requests.
Palin's early departure creates political opportunity for others who want to be governorJuly 7th, 2009 Palin's resignation means opportunity for othersJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's early departure from her office is creating political opportunity for others who would like to be the state's next chief executive.
Federal panel expected to decide on Quecreek Mine accident fines against companiesJuly 1st, 2009 Panel set to rule on Quecreek Mine finesWASHINGTON — A federal panel is deciding whether a judge fairly assessed $110,000 in fines against two companies cited for negligence in an accident at Pennsylvania's Quecreek Mine that trapped nine coal miners underground for 77 hours before their dramatic rescue. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission's decision is expected Wednesday on challenges to the fines from PBS Coals Inc.
State personnel board dismisses ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinMay 9th, 2009 Ethics complaint against Palin dismissedANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dismissed.
Alaska Gov. Palin supports initiative to require parental consent for teens seeking abortionMay 4th, 2009 Alaska gov. supports abortion consent initiativeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin says she'll sign a petition aimed at letting Alaska voters decide whether girls under 18 should be required to notify their parents before getting abortions.
New complaint alleges Palin's legal defense fund violates Alaska's ethics lawsApril 28th, 2009 Palin's legal fund challenged as ethics violationANCHORAGE, Alaska — An ethics complaint filed Monday against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims the legal defense fund formed last week to challenge such claims is an ethics violation itself.
Anchorage woman files ethics complaint against Palin for PAC work, traveling outside AlaskaApril 23rd, 2009 Palin's office: Ethics complaints 'ridiculous'ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's office says she's being victimized by ridiculous ethics complaints.