Through it all Alaskans prevail together March 15, 2020 As our nation and the world experiences the life-altering impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, I wanted to take a moment to speak to you directly. If you’ve followed our many press conferences this week, you know that Alaska is rapidly preparing for an outbreak, and that an emergency was declared prior to our first […]
The real solution to rural Alaska’s challenges? Good jobs and the dignity that comes with them February 25, 2019 By First Lady Rose Dunleavy In December, my husband chose to hold his inauguration in my home village of Noorvik because it expressed our deep respect and love for the people of rural Alaska. I will forever be grateful to the people of my home village, the people of Kotzebue and the all the people […]
An Honest Budget: Sustainable, Predictable, Affordable February 12, 2019 One promise I made to Alaskans was to present you with a permanent fiscal plan, one in which we tackle our economic challenges and start bringing fiscal responsibility to Juneau. Combined with a series of legislative proposals and constitutional amendments, a major element of that commitment is addressing the state’s out-of-control spending. This year, we’re […]