Alaska lawmakers may be forced into a special session if they want to override Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of federal energy conservation money.
Johnston says Palin had eye on the money
Levi Johnston, the former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, on Thursday joined the crowd offering up potential reasons for Palin's decision to step down.
Palin defends 'millions' ethics price claim
Gov. Palin, explaining her stunning resignation announcement, has repeatedly said attacks on her since she ran for vice president have cost state government "millions" of dollars. State officials provided the Daily News with a breakdown of what it says are $1.9 million in costs.
PDF: Palin's accounting of state costs for ethics complaints, lawsuits and public records requests
Palin not asked for help by GOP candidates in gubernatorial races
In New Jersey and Virginia, two states with competitive governors' races this year, the prospect of a visit from Sarah Palin, the party's 2008 vice presidential nominee has so far drawn a muted response from the GOP contenders there.
Palin signs bill in McGrath, tweets
Gov. Sarah Palin has been racking up air miles and sending Twitter updates since her surprise announcement five days ago she will resign late this month.
ALASKA POLITICS BLOG
40 percent of Republicans say Palin hurt chance to be president
Palin returns to work, defends decision to resign
Gov. Sarah Palin remained in the spotlight Tuesday with an appearance in a remote Arctic village where she stood by her decision to resign just as she tries to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 presidential run.
40 percent of Republicans say Palin hurt chance to be president
What Palin said in other interviews
KOTZEBUE, Alaska (AP) -- Gov. Sarah Palin returned to the spotlight Tuesday with an appearance in a remote Arctic village where she stood by her perplexing decision to resign just as she tries to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 presidential run. Palin signed a bill in this small town 30 miles north of the Arctic circle that is intended to bolster law enforcement in Alaska villages. She was greeted with cheers by about 300 people and briefly took the floor to dance to the beat of Inupiat Eskimo drummers. Many lingered to get their pictures taken with the popular Republican governor and former vice presidential candidate.
Palin says ethics inquiries were paralyzing
Gov. Sarah Palin, three days after abruptly announcing she would resign as governor, said Monday that she did it because ethics complaints and politically ambitious state legislators would have been paralyzing.
40 percent of Republicans say Palin hurt chance to be president
What Palin said in other interviews
List of known ethics complaints filed against Gov. Sarah Palin as of the end of last week
Palin critics defend their actions
In her resignation speech last week, Gov. Sarah Palin decried the "silly accusations" from critics and the thousands of hours "wasted" by her and other state officials in filling information requests. But two of Palin's more prolific critics say that public records laws and the ethics complaint process were used by them as designed.
FBI counters rumors, says Palin isn't under investigation
The FBI has taken the unusual step of declaring Gov. Sarah Palin is not under investigation as has been rumored. Palin has ignored requests for an interview since she abruptly announced Friday she will resign from office.
How Sen. Lisa Murkowski learned Palin is resigning
Alaska Politics blog: Palin fishing today; in Kotzebue tomorrow?
National politicians question Palin move
National politicians question Palin move
One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush's chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear.
Palin resignation ignites comment
One of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's potential presidential rivals said Sunday that her abrupt resignation won't help her dodge scrutiny. President George W. Bush's chief political adviser said her strategy is, at best, unclear.
Palin's career one surprise after another
Sarah Palin was always full of surprises. She burst onto the political scene in Alaska in 2002 almost as stunningly as she stepped onto the national stage as Sen. John McCain's out-of-nowhere choice as his vice presidential running mate in 2008.
Palin cites 'higher calling' on Facebook
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
Palin attorney decries 'defamatory' rumors
Gov. Sarah Palin's personal attorney issued a statement Saturday denouncing rumors that Palin resigned because she is under criminal investigation and threatening legal action for publishing "defamatory" material about the governor.
Palin cites 'higher calling' on Facebook
Outgoing Gov. Sarah Palin on Saturday laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a "higher calling" with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
If Sarah Palin is stepping down as governor because she has national political ambitions -- and she did not say she intends to run for president -- her move did nothing to shake what GOP pollster Whit Ayers called "the 'lightweight' monkey on her back."
Palin's career one surprise after another
Palin's resignation shocks Alaska, nation
Palin's resignation shocks Alaska, nation
Gov. Sarah Palin stunned Alaska and the nation Friday by abruptly announcing her resignation from office. Palin, the governor of Alaska for two and a half years, said she will step down in three weeks and hand power over to Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.
Palin decision mystifies some, thrills others
Photos: Gov. Palin announces resignation
Parnell is expected to continue Palin's policies
Craig Campbell to replace Parnell
Parnell is expected to continue Palin's policies
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will take over the job of governor of Alaska on July 26 after Gov. Sarah Palin's bombshell announcement this morning saying she will resign.
Video: Lt. Gov. Parnell on being told Wednesday of her decision
Locke confirms 2 Palin picks to North Pacific fisheries panel
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke has approved two of Gov. Sarah Palin's nominees to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Issues arise while adviser on trip
Gov. Sarah Palin's rural adviser, John Moller, took a boat trip out of cell phone range recently to fish with his family. Here's what he missed.
Craig Campbell to replace Parnell
Gov. Sarah Palin chose Craig Campbell, the longtime commissioner of the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, to be Alaska's new lieutenant governor.
What political leaders are saying
"We see her through a political prism, but I think we sometimes forget she's a wife and mother of five kids and has responsibilities that are very dear to her."
Health director says she was forced out
One of the state's top public health officials says she was forced out of office because Gov. Sarah Palin felt she wasn't in step on social issues.
Ethics investigations cost state $296,000
Ethics complaints against Gov. Sarah Palin and top members of her administration have cost the state personnel board nearly $300,000 over the past year, almost two-thirds of which appear to be from the Troopergate investigation of the governor.
Palin: I'd come out ahead in a run against president
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she'd come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow jogger President Barack Obama in a long run, according to an interview published online Tuesday.
SarahPAC pushes for donations to meet deadline today
Gov. Sarah Palin's supporters received yet another request to donate money this week, this time to her political action campaign.
Palin visits Alaska-based aviators in Kosovo
Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S. troops in Kosovo.
Alaska governor visits troops in Kosovo
Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S. troops in Kosovo.
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In a stunning move with virtually no warning, Sarah Palin announced her resignation as Alaska's governor from her home in Wasilla on Friday, July 3, 2009. [enlarge video].
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PALIN RETURNS
So many questions, so many strategic choices, so many complications that didn't exist a few short months ago.
State investigators are examining the sudden dismissal of Alaska's Department of Public Safety Commissioner, and whether a divorce and custody battle involving Gov. Palin's sister and a state trooper had any bearing.
Palin's signature project in office has been the The Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA). The plan to build a gas line through Alaska has many oil corporations at odds.
SLIDE SHOW
In an interview with Anchorage Daily News reporter Tom Kizzia in September 2007, Alaska governor Sarah Palin talks about making the state self-sufficient.
Poll: Republicans love Palin, but she's still divisive overall
State dismisses ethics complaint against Palin aide
Palin reimburses state $8,100 for family trips
National online fundraiser pads Palin's legal defense fund
Ethics complaints filed against Palin
Lawmaker wants ethics complaints against Palin private
Palin asks for Arctic Cat disclosure exemption
Palin accepts Letterman apology
Trip Outside shows Palin's national star still blazes
Letterman responds to Palin outrage, invites her on show
Palin makes late decision to attend GOP D.C. fundraiser
Palin, GOP come to terms over D.C. fundraising dinner
Palin calls for help for special-needs people
Palin helps NY town celebrate Alaska purchase
Due date is approaching for Palin to repay state for children's travel
Lawmakers muster votes to override governor
Another ethics complaint against Gov. Palin dismissed
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