February 21, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced legislation to establish the PFD Land Voucher program to promote putting more land into Alaskans’ hands. The bills, HB 270 / SB 217, would allow dividend-eligible Alaskans the option to receive a voucher worth twice the monetary value of the statutory dividend calculation […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed House Joint Resolution 9 urging the US Mint to produce at least 5 million Elizabeth Peratrovich $1 coins for delivery to the Seattle branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for distribution throughout the State of Alaska. “Elizabeth Peratrovich was a pivotal civil rights leader in Alaska and […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced his State Lands Bill to put Alaska lands in Alaskans’ hands. The legislation, SB 204 / HB 258, will remove barriers to private access and development of state lands, reducing the cost of developing lands, and eliminating the delay of projects. “One resource Alaska has in abundance is its land, […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the names of nine Alaskans who will serve on the Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group. The work group is tasked with providing recommendations on the future finances and services levels of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) to the Governor, using data from the AMHS Reshaping Study. “We begin […]

Governor Mike Dunleavy today submitted a budget amendment to the Alaska Legislature that fully funds the 2019 Permanent Fund Dividend. If approved by lawmakers this session, every eligible Alaskan would receive a PFD payment of $1,304.00 as called for in state statute. “I made a promise to Alaskans that I would always follow the law, […]