- JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Gov. Sean Parnell is preparing to deliver his fourth State of the State address as governor. The speech is scheduled for Wednesday evening, before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature. The new legislative session opened Tuesday. Parnell is proposing an overhaul of Alaska's oil tax structure, aimed at making the state more competitive and encourage new oil production. His spokeswoman says that Parnell, in his speech, will focus on increasing oil production, natural gas for Alaska and markets beyond, responsible budgeting and education and public safety.