First Lady Opens Nomination Period for 2021 Volunteer Awards February 1, 2021 February 1, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy today opened the nomination period for the 2021 First Lady’s Volunteer Awards. The annual awards, started in 1975 by First Lady Bella Hammond, recognize and pay tribute to exceptional volunteers who have made an extraordinary contribution within our communities and state. The 2021 nomination […]
Black History Month February 1, 2021 WHEREAS, in 1976, as Americans celebrated the national bicentennial, President Gerald Ford urged the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” and, for the first time, Black History Month was celebrated nationwide; and WHEREAS, President Ford’s words rang true to […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month February 1, 2021 WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of utmost importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe shelter for those who are experiencing abuse; and WHEREAS, dating violence is a pattern of behavior involving the […]
Governor Dunleavy Names Treg Taylor Attorney General January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021 (Juneau) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he has appointed Treg Taylor as Attorney General for the Alaska Department of Law and will submit his name for confirmation to the Alaska Legislature this session. Ed Sniffen has removed himself for consideration as Attorney General and will be leaving state service. “Alaska is […]
Governor Dunleavy Delivers Third State of the State Address to Alaskans January 28, 2021 January 28, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy tonight delivered his third State of the State address to Alaskans and the Legislature in which he emphasized the importance of self-reliance, energy independence, maximizing opportunities, and the need to guarantee the PFD for future generations. Governor Dunleavy delivers his third State of the […]