Early estimates show direct cost of Palin resignation at least $40,000September 4th, 2009 Palin resignation costs Alaska at least $40,000ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Early estimates put the cost of Sarah Palin's midterm resignation as Alaska governor at a minimum of $40,000, not including a special legislative session partly linked to her departure. The preliminary figures obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request show it cost the state almost $14,100 for the July 26 swearing-in ceremony of new Gov.
Former Kentucky governor's mansion opening for tours soonAugust 10th, 2009 Kentucky governor's mansion to open for toursFRANKFORT, Ky. —The "Old Governor's Mansion," which has been undergoing a needed revitalization, is scheduled to open for public tours next month.
Palin makes weekend public appearance in Alaska after laying low since resignationAugust 3rd, 2009 Palin speaks at gun collectors' functionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin made a weekend public appearance after keeping a low profile since she resigned as Alaska governor July 26. The former GOP vice presidential candidate gave a speech on Second Amendment rights Saturday night at a banquet in Anchorage.
Another ethics complaint filed against Alaska governor by outspoken criticJuly 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.
Alaska Gov. Palin promises "less politically correct" tweets once out of officeJuly 17th, 2009 Palin promises to keep on tweetingANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to stay in touch using Twitter even after leaving office on July 26.
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.
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.
Gov. Sarah Palin racks up thousands in air miles, takes time to tweetJuly 8th, 2009 Palin racks up air miles, has time to tweetANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin spent another day on the move in far-flung locations Wednesday at a time when many Alaskans remain mystified over her decision to step down and not finish out her first term.
Sarah Palin says says she's a fighter, keeping options open for return to public serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Palin: Not a quitter; keeping options on the tableANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, and she hasn't ruled out re-entering public life someday. The Alaska governor told CNN in a segment shown Tuesday that "all options are on the table."
Speaking in fishing waders from the town of Dillingham, she says her administration has been paralyzed by fending off frivolous lawsuits and she's taken the right path for her state.
Sarah Palin to return to public view for bill signing, but in a very remote Alaska townJuly 7th, 2009 Palin to emerge into public view for bill signingANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin is returning to the public eye four days after her bombshell resignation announcement, albeit in a place far removed from the glare of the national media: in a remote fishing village 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
Rove, Huckabee: Palin's departure as Alaska governor unwise, still subject to family scrutinyJuly 5th, 2009 Rove: Palin part of 'risky strategy'WASHINGTON — One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals says her abrupt resignation won't allow her to dodge scrutiny over her family.
Sarah Palin Set To Leave Office This MonthJuly 4th, 2009 A survey conducted regarding the surprise resignation of Gov. Sarah Palin spurned up strong reactions from the citizens of Alaska.
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell plans to run for governor's seat inherited from outgoing PalinJuly 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.
Minn. governor's residence open for toursJune 8th, 2009 Minn. governor's residence open for toursST. PAUL, Minn. — The nine-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion that serves as the official home of Minnesota governors has opened for public tours.
Unwed mother Bristol Palin, governor's daughter, joining teen pregnancy prevention campaignMay 5th, 2009 Bristol Palin promotes teen pregnancy preventionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Unwed mother Bristol Palin is going to take part in a national campaign to help raise awareness for teen pregnancy prevention. The 18-year-old daughter of Alaska Gov.