Governor Walker shares recent progress on improving public safety May 18, 2018 No. 18-068 ANCHORAGE- Today, Governor Bill Walker shared improvements to public safety in Alaska, including the recent High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation, and progress on the Public Safety Action Plan, the administration’s multi-faceted approach to address crime in Alaska. Governor Walker praised ongoing partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies helping […]
Governor Walker issues Administrative Order addressing homelessness May 15, 2018 No. 18-067 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed Administrative Order No 294, strengthening the Alaska Council on the Homeless. The Administrative Order expands the duties of the Council to coordinate services and resources across state agencies to implement Alaska’s Plan to End Long Term Homelessness, focusing on housing stability, increased employment and income, and meeting […]
Governor Walker lowers flags to half-staff in honor Peace Officers Memorial Day May 14, 2018 Governor Bill Walker asks that all Alaska state flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15, and National Police Week (May 14 – May 19). The White House has also ordered the lowering of all United States flags on May 15. Read more
30th Legislative Session sends Alaska forward and gavels out May 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 18-065 30th Legislative Session sends Alaska forward and gavels out Governor Walker thanks lawmakers for investing in a safer, stronger, and smarter Alaska JUNEAU – The 30th Alaska Legislature adjourned for the final time early Sunday morning, after passing priority legislation and a budget approving $4.8 billion for government services and […]
Legislature sends bill strengthening ethics rules, limiting per diem to Governor’s desk May 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 18-064 Legislature sends bill strengthening ethics rules, limiting per diem to Governor’s desk Governor commends Legislature for passing House Bill 44 JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature on Friday evening finalized […]