Governor Walker releases statement opposing federal judge’s child welfare ruling October 8, 2018 Governor Bill Walker on Monday released the following statement on the ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor that the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) is unconstitutional: Read more
Walker commends lifting tariffs on wild Alaska salmon October 5, 2018 No. 18-125 ANCHORAGE – Governor Walker is encouraged by the United States Trade Representative’s removal of Alaska salmon from the list of goods subject to new tariffs between the U.S. and China. Salmon filets join Alaskan cod and pollock in having potential tariffs lifted. The USTR announcement came after advocacy from the Governor, industry partners, […]
Alaska Workers’ Compensation Rates to Decrease in 2019 October 4, 2018 No. 18-124 ANCHORAGE – Beginning in January, Alaska businesses will likely see an average decrease of 17.5 percent for workers’ compensation insurance assigned risk rates, and an average of 14.8 percent decrease for workers’ compensation voluntary loss costs. “These proposed rate reductions are welcome news for Alaska businesses — lower workers’ compensation costs reduce the […]
Governor Walker highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 3, 2018 No. 18-123 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alaska. Half of adult women in Alaska will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes, and about 1 in 5 Alaskan children will witness it, creating trauma that can affect them for the rest of their lives. “Domestic […]
Walker-Mallott Administration commits $12 million investment in tourism industry October 1, 2018 No. 18-122 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker announced today plans to increase funding for the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) after years of substantial budget cuts. Due to the fiscal crisis, ATIA has been operating at a reduced level, forgoing the opportunity and revenue that comes from a robust investment in one of Alaska’s most […]