Alaska National Guard Day July 30, 2021 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, but guard members train and stand ready to serve their fellow Alaskans for any and all emergencies, […]
Governor Dunleavy to Convene Special Session on August 16 July 29, 2021 July 29, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced the August special session will begin on August 16. His decision, in consultation with the Alaska Department of Law, comes after yesterday’s written request from the four caucus leaders in the Alaska Legislature to convene the start of the August special session on […]
Governor Dunleavy Urges Alaskans to Practice Common Safety Measures as Hospitals Near Capacity July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today urged Alaskans to use good judgment and practice common safety measures as Alaska’s limited healthcare infrastructure contends with a high rate of hospitalizations. The call for action comes after leaders from Alaska’s healthcare facilities announced concern with hospitals, especially in southcentral, at capacity and […]
Governor Dunleavy Applauds Federal Action on Crime Victims Fund Act July 24, 2021 July 24, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today applauded the passage of the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021 (“VOCA Fix”), which was signed into law Thursday following a bipartisan vote of 100-0 in the U.S. Senate. The VOCA Fix directs funds into the Crime Victims Fund, […]
Dunleavy Administration Coordinates Salmon Donations to Yukon-Kuskokwim Region July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, at the direction of Governor Mike Dunleavy, is coordinating donations of salmon to families in the Yukon-Kuskokwim region following the closure of chinook and chum salmon fishing in the Yukon River due to poor returns. The department is working with Sea Share, […]