Ex-Alaska official claims firing was politically motivated
January 12, 2022 GMTANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The former head of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. claims her firing was “political retribution” by board members appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Dunleavy, a Republican seeking reelection, denied any involvement in Angela Rodell’s removal last month, the Anchorage Daily News reported.
GOP field in Pennsylvania’s Senate race heads for reshuffle
November 26, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican field of candidates aiming to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election is churning anew, with the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump out and intriguing new candidates possibly in.
Trump-backed Parnell loses custody battle, suspends campaign
November 22, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sean Parnell, the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, on Monday suspended his campaign after he lost a court fight over custody of his three children in which the judge said he believed allegations of abuse by Parnell’s estranged wife.
Senate candidate denies estranged wife’s allegations
November 9, 2021 GMTBUTLER, Pa. (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell took the stand Monday in his contentious custody case and broadly denied allegations by his estranged wife that he had hurt her and their children, a newspaper reported.
Senate candidate’s wife testifies about abuse, being choked
November 1, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The estranged wife of Sean Parnell, the Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, testified under oath Monday that she endured years of rage and abuse from him, including being choked until she had to bite him, a newspaper reported.
US Senate candidate loses bid to seal child custody case
October 14, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge on Thursday refused to seal records and proceedings in the ongoing custody battle involving Sean Parnell, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, or grant Parnell's request to bar his wife from talking about past restraining orders she had sought against him.
US Senate race in Pennsylvania takes personal turn
September 8, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Republican primary for Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate seat turned personal Wednesday, as real estate developer Jeff Bartos slammed rival Sean Parnell for allegations related to his contentious divorce and child custody dispute.
Trump’s backing lands early in wide-open US Senate race
September 3, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The most sought-after endorsement in Pennsylvania's wide-open Republican primary for U.S. Senate went early to Sean Parnell, but the backing of former President Donald Trump isn't clearing the field for Parnell and it's yet to be seen what sort of help it will provide.
College hockey returns to Anchorage; Kraken get an assist
September 1, 2021 GMTANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Hockey is returning to the University of Alaska Anchorage after donors, including the NHL’s newest team, raised over $3 million after the program was eliminated.
“It’s a great day to be a Seawolf,” UAA chancellor Sean Parnell said Tuesday when announcing the team would return to the ice for the 2022-23 season.
Trump looms large in Pennsylvania’s GOP primaries in 2022
May 30, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With Pennsylvania's wide-open races for governor and U.S. Senate taking shape, Republican candidates with strong ties to Donald Trump are running and considered strong contenders for the party's nominations — a powerful sign of the former president's enduring popularity within the GOP.
Former Alaska governor Parnell to be UAA chancellor
May 12, 2021 GMTANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell has been named chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
The selection was made by Pat Pitney, the University of Alaska system interim president, from a group of eight finalists and announced by the system on Wednesday...
Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat
May 12, 2021 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sean Parnell, a decorated Army veteran whose regular guest on Fox News programs helped make him a favorite of former President Donald Trump, announced his candidacy Tuesday for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania's open U...
Trump election dispute puts Republicans into contradictions
December 9, 2020 GMTHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The drive to overturn President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Pennsylvania is forcing Republicans to take positions that contradict with one another’s...