Alaska AG recommends changes to state ethics law to discourage abuse after Palin report leakedAugust 6th, 2009 Alaska AG proposes sweeping changes to ethics lawANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska's attorney general is recommending sweeping changes to state ethics law and the process of dealing with complaints against public officials, following multiple complaints against former Gov. Sarah Palin that she cited as a reason for leaving office.
Palin's mid-term resignation comes with costs to Alaska residentsJuly 25th, 2009 Palin's mid-term resignation comes with costsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is quitting Sunday to save the state the cost of investigating what she says are frivolous ethics complaints against her, but even her mid-term resignation comes with a price tag for taxpayers.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin implicated in ethics investigation of legal defense fundJuly 22nd, 2009 Investigator rules against Palin in ethics probeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Days before Gov. Sarah Palin is scheduled to leave office, the former vice presidential candidate is facing yet another legal distraction: An independent investigator found evidence she may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position as she sought money for lawyer fees.
AP NewsBreak: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin implicated in ethics investigation of legal defense fundJuly 21st, 2009 AP NewsBreak: Palin implicated in ethics probeANCHORAGE, Alaska — An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by trading on her position in seeking money for legal fees, in the latest legal distraction for the former vice presidential candidate as she prepares to leave office this week.
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.
Another ethics complaint filed against resigning Alaska governorJuly 14th, 2009 Ethics complaint filed against PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is facing yet another ethics complaint — the 18th against her and the very thing that helped to prompt her resignation.
As Palin steps down, a look at finances shows toll of ethics complaint on her and AlaskaJuly 9th, 2009 A closer look at Palin finances as she steps downANCHORAGE, Alaska — Since Sarah Palin abruptly resigned as governor, she has repeatedly cited the bombardment of ethics complaints against her while conceding the financial burden of defending herself had taken its toll. Palin says her family has racked up more than $500,000 in legal fees and the state has poured about $2 million of taxpayer money into investigating the complaints.
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.
Alaska's lieutenant governor says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints in decision to quitJuly 5th, 2009 Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON — The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell says Palin cited the millions of dollars being spent to deal with document requests and other matters.
Details of events in Palin's political careerJuly 4th, 2009 Events in Palin's political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. — 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office.
Palin supporters hope to raise $500K in Web-a-thon for Alaska governor's legal defense fundJune 16th, 2009 Palin backers raising funds for her legal defenseANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's supporters are holding a Web-a-thon to raise money for her legal defense fund.
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.
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.
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