ALASKA'S NEWSPAPER

| Updated: 5:12 AM

Bill aims to make sure governors live in Juneau

JUNEAU -- The governor's place is in Juneau.

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That's the gist of a measure introduced by state Sens. Bert Stedman and Dennis Egan, who wants to make clear the governor's "duty station" -- where he or she spends the majority of time to fulfill the office's duties -- is Juneau.

Former Gov. Sarah Palin ruffled feathers by limiting her time in the capital city.

Palin did a majority of her work at her Anchorage office while maintaining a home in Wasilla. She sometimes charged the state when her children traveled, which sparked at least one ethics complaint, which was settled.

Her successor, Gov. Sean Parnell, has moved his family to Juneau for the session.

Stedman's office says there are no provisions in law requiring a governor live in Juneau or stay at the governor's mansion.

If a governor maintains a home elsewhere, and decides to live there, the bill would cut off a travel allowance when out of Juneau.

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