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Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Legislator Clark Gruening
Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff August 8th in honor of Clark Gruening in accordance with the family’s wishes. “Rose and I are saddened by the passing of Clark Gruening. He came from a long legacy of public service and devoted much of his...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Two Administrative Orders to Improve Government Efficiency and Regulatory Reform
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the signing of two new Administrative Orders designed to ensure Alaska’s government operates more efficiently, transparently, and effectively while creating a regulatory environment that supports growth, investment, and job...
United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has bravely protected our country’s shores since August 4, 1790, and is the nation’s oldest continuous seafaring service; and WHEREAS, nearly three-quarters of Alaskans reside along our 47,300 miles of coastline, and the Coast...
Farmers Market Week
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999 to raise awareness of efforts nationwide for producers to sell directly to customers; and WHEREAS, a farmers market is an organized assembly of...
Community Health Center Week
WHEREAS, for over fifty years, community health centers have delivered accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured members of communities across the Nation; and WHEREAS, a community health center’s board is composed of patients to ensure that...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement Ahead of Special Session
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued the following statement ahead of the Special Session beginning August 2: "The Alaska Legislature will gather in Juneau tomorrow for a special session focused on public education reform and increasing Alaska’s food production and...
Shooting Sports Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round. From hiking to hunting, many of those activities involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, many Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to use firearms to feed and protect their families,...
Alaska National Guard Day
WHEREAS, since before World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our Nation when called by federal service and Alaska National Guard members stand...
Governor Dunleavy Releases Agenda for Special Session
Governor Mike Dunleavy today outlined specific policy priorities lawmakers will tackle when the Alaska Legislature reconvenes in special session on Saturday, August 2nd. The Governor issued a call for a focused session on education reform earlier this month;...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum’s Resignation
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the resignation of Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, effective August 8, 2025. Governor Dunleavy expressed appreciation for Commissioner Crum’s dedicated leadership, professionalism, and contributions...
Rural Transit Day
WHEREAS, Alaska has celebrated Rural Transit Day since July 16, 2020, focusing on what agencies have done and are doing to recognize the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to...
We’re not going to stop pushing for better Alaska student outcomes
To the People of Alaska, For the past two years, Alaskans have been engaged in a robust discussion about the future of education in our state. At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth: Alaska’s traditional public education system is failing...
Independence Day
WHEREAS, 249 years ago a group of pioneers, our founding fathers, set out and established a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy to affirm and safeguard each citizen’s personal right to pursue their...
Drunk Driving Victims Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive highway systems allow for transportation of Alaskans and visitors for work, school, or leisure with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS, impaired driving remains a...
Governor Dunleavy Schedules Special Session on Education Reform, Department of Agriculture
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation for a 30-day special session to begin Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Juneau. The call will be limited to two items, education reform and an executive order creating the new Alaska Department of...
Governor Dunleavy Schedules Special Session on Education Reform, Department of Agriculture
Under the authority of Article II, Section 9, and Article III, Section 17, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and in the public interest, I call the Thirty-Fourth Legislature of the State of Alaska into its first special session in Juneau, Alaska, in the...
ATV/Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is a State with many outdoor recreational opportunities that attract residents and visitors to a world-class setting; and WHEREAS, these opportunities include winter and summer activities, such as hiking, hunting, mountaineering, skiing, snow...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas under General Order No. 3 to enforce President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation; and WHEREAS, on the anniversary of the Galveston announcement, the State of...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Clark Gruening
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Clark Gruening, who passed away this week. “Rose and I are saddened by the passing of Clark Gruening. He came from a long legacy of...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that make up the natural beauty of our Great State and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, bees, birds, butterflies, and other pollinator species provide substantial...
Governor Dunleavy Signs FY2026 Budget: Vetoes Reflect Reduced Revenue Outlook
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the State of Alaska on June 12, 2025. After vetoes, the state budget amounts to $14.7 billion. The Spring Revenue Forecast projected $68 per barrel oil in FY2026. However, market dynamics have changed...
Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the scenic mountains, meadows, rivers, and coastal bays of Alaska are prized for their diverse and abundant wild plants, fish, and wildlife, drawing more than two million visitors annually ; and WHEREAS, we rely on native flora and fauna, cultivated crops,...
Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Highlights Alaska’s Unmatched Opportunity
More than 1,200 people joined Governor Mike Dunleavy in Anchorage this week for the fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. Conference attendees included delegations from the private sector and/or government of Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the...
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...
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...
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...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all, and we recognize the generations of brave, patriotic men and women who have served in the military and have given their lives to protect and defend our Nation; and WHEREAS, each year on...
Memorial Day
President Trump will order all flags to half-staff from Sunrise until Noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. His proclamation will be posted at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamations/ as soon as it is available.
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes Education Funding Bill Due to Insufficient Education Policy
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed the education funding bill HB 57 because it lacked sufficient education policy reform necessary to improve student outcomes. Click here to view the Governor's veto...