Governor Dunleavy Names Jim Cockrell Commissioner of Public Safety April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 (Kenai, AK) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he has appointed James “Jim” Cockrell as Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety and will submit his name for confirmation to the Alaska Legislature immediately. “Public Safety and restoring law and order in Alaska is my number one priority,” said Governor Dunleavy. […]
Governor Dunleavy Announces Two Judicial Appointments April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced two judicial appointees to the superior and district courts in Fairbanks. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Maria Pia L. Bahr has been appointed to the Fairbanks District Court. Ms. Bahr has been an […]
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes National Public Health Week April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April 5 – April 11, 2021, as “National Public Health Week” in Alaska. WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health”; providing a reminder to create opportunities to enhance the […]
National Public Health Week April 5, 2021 WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health”; providing a reminder to create opportunities to enhance the foundation of our well-being by educating the public, policy makers, and healthcare professionals about health issues important to Alaskans; and WHEREAS, public health professionals help […]
Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Day April 3, 2021 WHEREAS, since territorial days, commercial fishing has been, and continues to be, a vital aspect of Alaska’s economy; and WHEREAS, following statehood, Alaska’s government quickly took on the role of regulating fisheries, protecting rural Alaska residents’ fisheries rights, and expanding commercial agriculture within Alaska; and WHEREAS, in 1978-1979, the Alaska State Legislature created the Alaska […]