Governor Walker Signs Historic Tribal Compact to Improve Child Welfare System October 19, 2017 Press Release No. 17-154 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker signed a historic compact with Alaska Tribes and Tribal Organizations today that will strengthen the state’s child welfare system and reduce over time the disproportionate number of Alaska Native children in foster care. The compact – signed at the 51st annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention […]
Governor Walker Urges Passage of Bipartisan Health Care Legislation October 19, 2017 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker joined nine other governors urging Congressional leaders to expedite passage of bipartisan legislation to make quality health insurance more affordable. Senator Lisa Murkowski has cosponsored the bill. Read more
Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Mallott Commemorate 150th Alaska Day October 18, 2017 Press Release No. 17-152 SITKA— Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Governor Byron Mallott today join Alaskans in commemorating Alaska Day, and the 150th anniversary of the transfer of Alaska to the United States. October 18, 1867 was the date when the U.S. Flag was raised over the Territory of Alaska in Sitka following the official […]
Governor Walker Announces Leadership Transition at DCCED October 17, 2017 Press Release No. 17-151 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker today announced leadership changes in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). Commissioner Chris Hladick has been chosen as the Region 10 Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will be stepping down, effective November 1. Governor Walker has appointed outgoing Kenai Peninsula […]
Governor Walker Applauds Hire of Tara Sweeney to Key Dept. of Interior Post October 16, 2017 Press Release No. 17-150 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker applauded news from Washington, D.C. today that Tara Sweeney, Executive Vice President of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, has been nominated as Assistant Secretary of Interior, Indian Affairs. She will oversee the Bureau of Indian Affairs, among other things, in her new role. “Tara’s selection for this […]