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Governor Dunleavy Issues Two Administrative Orders to Improve Government Efficiency and Regulatory Reform

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...

Farmers Market Week

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...

Shooting Sports Month

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

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...

Rural Transit Day

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...

Independence Day

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...

Juneteenth Day

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...

Alaska Pollinator Week

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...

Great Outdoors Month

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

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...

Memorial Day

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

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.

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