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Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II arrived in Alaska when Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese aircraft – the first aerial attack by an enemy on the continental United States; and WHEREAS, the Japanese...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes, and people from around the world come to experience the magnificent views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, an abundance of recreational...
BBQ Month
WHEREAS, Alaska summers offer longer days and abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends; and WHEREAS, barbecuing is one such opportunity, being a distinctly American pastime that embodies the spirit of summer, bringing together loved ones...
Global Energy Leaders to Gather in Anchorage for 4th Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Next week leaders from around the world will gather at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage. The conference, hosted by Governor Mike Dunleavy, will feature insights from policy leaders, technical experts, and investors. Now in its fourth year, the...
To sum it up and put it in perspective, out of an $11 billion budget, the legislature could not find $22 million to support reading grants. We are 51st in the nation and we do have a moral imperative to do better.
This veto override does not end the conversation. It raises the
The people of Alaska want results, not more excuses. They are right to ask why a state that spends over $18,000 per student continues to rank 49th or 50th in academic achievement. That is not a funding problem. That is a policy failure.
My administration has championed
That is over $200 million in new spending without delivering the reforms our education system urgently needs. It amounts to one of the largest education funding increases in state history, yet it does nothing to address why Alaska ranks near the bottom in reading and math.
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GOVERNOR
Mike Dunleavy
As Alaska’s 12th Governor, Governor Dunleavy is committed to restoring trust in government and opening Alaska up to new business and investment.
