Governor Dunleavy Orders Investigation into Unauthorized Sharing of DHSS Information April 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today directed the Alaska Department of Law to investigate a potential violation of law after a group of Alaskans were contacted by individuals working on behalf of the Municipality of Anchorage about COVID-19 vaccine information. The Municipality received the names and contact information of those individuals […]
State of Alaska Intervenes in Willow Project Lawsuit April 15, 2021 April 15, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, the State of Alaska asked the U.S. District Court in Anchorage for permission to participate in a lawsuit to defend the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) approval of the Willow Project. The Willow Project would be located in the northeastern portion of the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, an area expressly […]
Flood Preparedness Week April 11, 2021 WHEREAS, Spring in Alaska brings the potential for devastating floods caused by ice jams in rivers, coastal storm surging, high precipitation, and rapid thawing of winter snow and ice threatening lives, property, and community economies along major waterways; and WHEREAS, nearly nine out of ten Alaska Native villages experience flooding and/or erosion annually; and WHEREAS, […]
The Week of the Young Child April 10, 2021 WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource. The early years of a child’s life are vital in shaping their learning and development; and WHEREAS, a bright future for Alaska depends on the quality of early childhood experiences provided to our children today. A child’s parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, teachers, day care providers, and others […]
Governor Dunleavy Announces Forthcoming Tourism Aid Initiative April 9, 2021 April 9, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced a forthcoming initiative to aid our impacted tourism, hospitality, and ancillary businesses in a press conference with local business owners at Wings Airways Hangar in Juneau. The governor’s proposal to provide resources to Alaska businesses in an effort to rescue this year’s tourism […]