Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions August 5, 2022 August 5, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. Advisory Council on Libraries Tamara Filipovic – Seward (reappointment) Term: 12/1/2022 – 12/1/2025 Alaska Civilian Armed Services Team Douglas Goodwin – Eagle River (reappointment) Term: 12/1/2022 – 12/1/2025 Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services […]
Alaska National Guard Day July 30, 2022 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 National Guard members train and stand ready to serve their fellow Alaskans for any and all […]
Governor Dunleavy Signs Three Bills Modernizing and Increasing Alaska Public Safety Laws July 29, 2022 At the Alaska State Crime Lab in Anchorage, Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed into law three bills aimed at increasing public safety for all Alaskans. House Bill 106, sponsored by Governor Dunleavy, aligns Alaska law with federal requirements regarding reporting missing persons under the age of 21. House Bill 325, sponsored by Representative Sara Rasmussen, […]
Dunleavy Signs Bill Allowing for Opportunity of State-Tribal Compact Schools July 28, 2022 Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 34 (SB 34), sponsored by Senator Gary Stevens, which provides the opportunity for Tribes to voluntarily apply to establish a State-Tribal compact school. Governor Dunleavy believes this legislation will expand school choice options while improving education outcomes. “As an educator, I’m excited about this innovative step to facilitate pilot […]
Dunleavy Signs Tribal Recognition Bill to Formally Recognize Alaska’s Tribes July 28, 2022 Today, Alaska’s state government formally recognizes all of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes with Governor Mike Dunleavy’s signing of House Bill 123 (HB 123). The measure itself does not impact the current legal status of Alaska Tribes or change the State’s responsibility or authority. However, it does formally recognize Alaska’s Indigenous people. “House Bill 123 codifies […]