Today the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced December 2019’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at a record low of 6.1%, reflecting an increase of 1,900 jobs from December 2018. “Alaska’s steady decline in unemployment since May 2019 is encouraging to not only myself, but to employers and job seekers across the state. […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement in recognition of Right to Life Day: “Marking the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, President Trump has proclaimed today as ‘National Sanctity of Human Life Day.’ I wholeheartedly agree with the President’s statement: ‘Every person—the born and unborn, the poor, the downcast, the […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced four pieces of legislation upholding his initiative of making Alaska open for business by removing barriers to business and employment, as well as promoting responsible resource development. “As Governor, I want to assure companies that Alaska is open for business by taking meaningful steps to lessen burdens on employers […]

January 20, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today named Neil Steininger as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Steininger’s appointment is effective Tuesday, January 21, 2020. A lifelong Alaskan, Steininger earned a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno. Steininger has held various roles […]

January 18, 2020 (Wasilla, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the death of Willow Firefighter Roger Delongchamp who passed away early Saturday morning responding to an emergency call. “Rose and I were saddened to hear of the loss of Roger this morning and we hope all Alaskans will […]