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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...
The Fight for Alaska’s Future Begins in the Classroom
Fellow Alaskans, For far too long, we’ve been told that the answer to our education crisis is to simply spend more—more money, more bureaucracy, more time. And yet, here we are, after decades of such thinking, ranked 51st in the nation in reading and math according...
Emergency Medical Services Week
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a vital component of public health and safety, and reliable access to fast, quality emergency medical care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden and life-threatening illness...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers an abundance of outdoor water activities including kayaking, river rafting, sport fishing, and boating on a multitude of available waterways, and Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, subsistence, and...
Governor Dunleavy Names Randy Bates Commissioner-designee at Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Randy Bates as commissioner-designee for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Bates takes over DEC starting Monday, May 19, and replaces Christina Carpenter who has served as the Acting Commissioner since...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we uphold this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration...
First Lady’s Volunteer Award Ceremony Honors Six Alaskans
Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy welcomed six outstanding Alaskans to the ceremonial luncheon for the First Lady’s Volunteer Awards at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are honored to continue the tradition...
Three Members of President Trump’s Cabinet to Join Governor Dunleavy at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that three members of President Trump’s Cabinet will be joining him in Anchorage next month at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference: Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy Lee Zeldin,...
Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we uphold this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration...
Alaska Mining Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s expansive landscapes are known to contain tremendous deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, coal, gravel, rare earth minerals, and other critical and strategic minerals that are an essential component of our Nation’s economy and security;...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Administrative Order to Rein in State Spending and Focus Government on Core Services
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order No. 358, directing all executive branch agencies to implement immediate cost control measures in response to declining oil revenue and tightening fiscal conditions. Under the order, the State of Alaska will...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 15, 2025 - Half-Staff Alert - Entire United States President Trump will order all flags to half-staff on May 15, 2025, to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. His proclamation will be posted at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ as soon as it is...
Governor Dunleavy Delivers Message About Fiscal Responsibility and a Path Forward to Lawmakers
Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered a message to the Alaska House and Senate today urging all legislators to join him in a bipartisan effort to address Alaska’s fiscal challenges with a comprehensive and integrated fiscal plan. This is not the first time the Dunleavy...
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, children are Alaska’s most precious asset, and quality care, stimulating learning environments, and positive early experiences help prepare them for a bright and successful future; and WHEREAS, although parents are the most important caregivers in a...
School Nurses Day
WHEREAS, nurses are a critical component of our health care system, and the dedicated and compassionate professionals in this field are essential in maintaining a high quality of life for all; and WHEREAS, to be a nurse, one must have a commitment to selfless...
Governor Dunleavy to Welcome Global Energy Leaders to Anchorage at 4th Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Major speaker announcement coming May 12 Governor Mike Dunleavy will welcome global energy leaders to Alaska at the fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference June 3-5 in Anchorage. The 2025 conference will explore the future of energy in Alaska and...
Nurses Week
WHEREAS, nurses are a critical component of our health care system, and the dedicated and compassionate professionals in this field are essential in maintaining a high quality of life for all; and WHEREAS, to be a nurse, one must have a commitment to selfless...
