Alaska to receive $56 million in disaster relief funds for the 2016 Gulf of Alaska pink salmon fishery failure June 21, 2018 No. 18-082 Anchorage – Alaska will receive $56,361,332 in disaster relief for economic assistance for entities affected by the 2016 Gulf of Alaska pink salmon fishery failure. The money is part of the $200 million in disaster relief allocated by the Secretary of Commerce in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Fisheries in Alaska, Washington, […]
Governor Walker’s legislation closing out oil tax credit program becomes law in Fairbanks June 20, 2018 No. 18-081 FAIRBANKS – Governor Bill Walker on Wednesday signed House Bill 331 into law, closing out the remaining debt the State of Alaska incurred under the defunct cashable tax credit program. The new law allows the state to issue bonds to pay the final debts carried over from the former tax system. The policy […]
Governor Walker joins bipartisan group supporting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions June 18, 2018 No. 18-080 ANCHORAGE – Today, Governor Bill Walker joined a bipartisan group of governors to issue the following statement on proposed changes in healthcare policy for those with pre-existing conditions: “Everyone in this country deserves access to affordable, quality health insurance. The Administration’s disappointing decision to no longer defend this provision of federal law threatens […]
Governor Walker continues to work with US, Chinese leaders to advance Alaska’s trade interests June 18, 2018 No. 18-079 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker on Monday released the following statement about the recent announcement that the Chinese government plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of U.S. goods: “Alaska has abundant resources, from natural gas and seafood to beer and baby food. These resources enable our state to […]
Governor Walker signs legislation protecting Permanent Fund, approving yearly budgets June 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 18-078 Governor Walker signs legislation protecting Permanent Fund, approving yearly budgets Budgets prioritize public safety, education; Permanent Fund Protection Act preserves dividend program JUNE 13, 2018 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed the Permanent Fund Protection Act and this year’s budget bills into law today, surrounded by […]