Democratic state senator files intent letter to run for governor of Alaska

September 30th, 2009 Calif. AG Brown files paperwork for governor's runSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Attorney General Jerry Brown has taken the first step toward running for governor, filing official paperwork with the Secretary of State's Office to start an exploratory committee.

September 17th, 2009 SC rep files suit over letter alleging gov affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina legislator has filed a defamation lawsuit over an anonymous letter mailed to her Spartanburg County constituents that suggests she had an affair with Gov.

September 2nd, 2009 Troopergate figure files paperwork for Alaska gov.ANCHORAGE, Alaska — State Sen. Hollis French, a major figure in last fall's Troopergate investigation, officially filed paperwork Wednesday to run for governor of Alaska.

September 2nd, 2009 Troopergate figure files for Alaska governor runANCHORAGE, Alaska — State Sen. Hollis French, a major figure in last fall's Troopergate investigation, has filed paperwork to run for governor of Alaska.

August 25th, 2009 Alaska senator hosting climate-change tourANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sen. Mark Begich says he'll host four other senators on a "climate change" tour this weekend in Alaska.

August 19th, 2009 Report: Gun case, Bible among gifts sent PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A personalized gun case, a Bible bound in goat skin and a hand-painted plate featuring Sarah Palin's likeness were among gifts the former Alaska governor received this year. The gifts have been included in an amended disclosure form filed with the Alaska Public Office Commission.

August 11th, 2009 Alaska's new lieutenant governor sworn inANCHORAGE, Alaska — Craig Campbell, former commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has been sworn in as Alaska's lieutenant governor. Judge Charles Huguelet administered the oath to Campbell Monday afternoon, just hours after Campbell was confirmed by the Alaska Legislature.

July 21st, 2009 Critic files another Palin ethic complaintANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint was filed against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Monday — less than a week before her resignation — alleging she failed to submit complete gift disclosure forms in a timely manner.

July 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.

July 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.

July 4th, 2009 Palin's replacement wants full termANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. Palin spokesman David Murrow says Lt.

July 4th, 2009 A survey conducted regarding the surprise resignation of Gov. Sarah Palin spurned up strong reactions from the citizens of Alaska.

June 26th, 2009 Alaska governor visits troops in KosovoANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S.

April 29th, 2009 Aide says Gov. Palin will OK most stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Sarah Palin says the Alaska governor is going to accept most federal stimulus funds.

April 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.