Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson announced their plan to re-energize the Alaska Marine Highway System. Among the significant capital investments is a new ocean-class vessel to replace the 57-year-old Tustumena ferry. “The Tusty has been plying rough seas for nearly 60 years and is approaching the end of its service […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy invite Alaskans to the Governor’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Residence, to be held Tuesday, December 7th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. “Rose and I are looking forward to finally hosting this holiday celebration after cancelling last year,” said Governor Dunleavy. “The past […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is recovering and doing well after shoulder surgery this morning.    Like many Alaskans, the Governor’s wear and tear on his shoulder is from a lifetime of sports and physical activity. The repair of his shoulder is long overdue, the Governor said. This week he will work from home in the […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy thanked the 14-member Governor’s Task Force on Broadband for its comprehensive and timely report on how best to connect all Alaskans with affordable, high-speed broadband.  “The task force members are an incredibly diverse group of stakeholders who produced a comprehensive report on how Alaska can close the digital divide,” said Alaska Governor […]

The DMV, as an institution, may never escape comedic quips about bureaucracy. However, the Alaska DMV, Division of Motor Vehicles, undertook innovations in the worst of times — the pandemic — and residents are approving, says Paula Vrana, the new commissioner for a State department that goes mostly unnoticed: the Department of Administration. Commissioner Vrana […]