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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...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Bill to Continue Renewable Energy Grant Fund
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed HB 62 into law, continuing the Renewable Energy Fund in perpetuity. The Renewable Energy Fund program provides critical financial assistance in studying, developing, and integrating both proven and nascent renewable energy...
SCOTUS SHRINKS WOTUS: Alaska has More Say on its Wetlands
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision limiting the reach of the Clean Water Act, specifically the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Court’s ruling stands to significantly decrease...
Governor Dunleavy’s Office Releases Inaugural Alaska Sustainability Report
Today at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy released “The Alaska Standard”, an inaugural Sustainability Report that documents the State’s history of responsible resource development. “Alaskans know that we’ve been...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Carbon Offset Legislation
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 48 into law during the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. SB 48, which Governor Dunleavy introduced earlier this year, gives the State of Alaska authority to develop carbon management projects on state lands and sell carbon...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Experts and Innovators to Anchorage for the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Tonight Governor Dunleavy will kick off the 2023 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference with special guest Erin Brockovich. The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on Alaska's role in leading the energy transition from established renewable sources to...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers numerous outdoor water activities, including kayaking, river rafting, sport fishing, and boating, on the multitude of available waterways, and Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and...
Governor Dunleavy Calls Legislature into Immediate Special Session
This evening, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a 30-day special session to begin Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The call for the special session is limited to the FY24 budget. “Unfortunately, the House and Senate could not agree on an...
Legislature Passes Governor Dunleavy’s Carbon Offset Legislation
First step to creating a stable fiscal plan for Alaska Today, Senate Bill 48, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s carbon offset legislation was passed by the Alaska Legislature following a successful floor vote in the Alaska House of Representatives. SB 48 establishes a...
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony Honors Seven Alaskans
Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated seven First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year recipients at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are honored to continue the tradition of...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a...
Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a...
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, children are Alaska’s most valuable asset, and high 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...
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;...
State Employee Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, public servants play a critical role in providing and supporting the framework within which Alaska’s schools, businesses, and communities can thrive; and WHEREAS, Alaska is home to thousands of federal, state, and local public servants who work tirelessly...
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, the prerequisites of nursing include a commitment to...
Alaska Legislature Confirms Governor Dunleavy’s Commissioners
Today, The Alaska State Legislature has confirmed all of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s appointees to lead state departments. In addition, Commissioner Jason Brune of the Department of Environmental Conservation was confirmed unanimously to be the Lt. Governor's...
Correctional Officers Week
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers are trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to maintaining safe and secure correctional facilities and ensuring public safety; and WHEREAS, the duties of Correctional Officers include the supervision, care, and rehabilitation...
Public Service Recognition Week
WHEREAS, public servants play a critical role in providing and supporting the framework within which Alaska’s schools, businesses, and communities can thrive; and WHEREAS, Alaska is home to thousands of federal, state, and local public servants who work tirelessly...
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, general public and firefighter safety is a priority within wildland fire management, and several agencies and organizations in Alaska share a common goal of providing protection while preserving and enhancing the health of forests and wetlands; 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, the prerequisites of nursing include a commitment to...
Governor Dunleavy’s Postpartum Medicaid Bill Passes Legislature
Today, the Alaska State Legislature passed Senate Bill 58, Governor Mike Dunleavy's postpartum Medicaid legislation. The legislation extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months. "Postpartum health issues occur far beyond 60 days,...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to safety and justice, and the elevated rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) in Alaska continues to be an issue; and WHEREAS, in 2021, Alaska reported 229 cases of missing and murdered Indigenous persons – 149...
National Day of Prayer
WHEREAS, in 1952, a joint resolution by Congress declared an annual day of prayer, and in 1988, the law was amended to permanently set the day as the first Thursday in May each year; and WHEREAS, faith has played a significant role in American history and has...
Agriculture Day
WHEREAS, from farmers feeding the miners of the 1800s gold rush to feeding the settlers of the Tanana Valley, Alaskan agricultural frontiersman have been instrumental in the development of sustainable Alaskan communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s 1,050 farms provide...
Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road system provides some of the most beautiful views in the world and make Alaska an ideal location for motorcycle and motor scooter use; and WHEREAS, many registered motorcyclists, who undergo extensive training and testing in order to...
Elks National Youth Week
WHEREAS, it is our responsibility to guide, inspire, and encourage our youth to go forth and serve America by becoming productive citizens; and WHEREAS, to achieve this worthy objective, we should demonstrate our understanding of the hopes and aspirations of our...
Alaska Bike Month
WHEREAS, Alaska offers spectacular scenery for biking and recreation on a multitude of roads and trails; and WHEREAS, May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, and is celebrated in communities from coast to coast; and WHEREAS,...
Water Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is renowned for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and thousands of miles of coastline that all provide a wide variety of water-related activities for Alaskans and visitors to enjoy as part of the unique outdoor experience that life in the Last Frontier...
