Press Releases

Press Release No. 17-132 ANCHORAGE —Governor Bill Walker today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Governors calling for immediate steps to be taken to make healthcare coverage more stable and affordable. The letter to Congressional leadership was signed by eight governors from both sides of the aisle. “Alaskans face the highest health care costs in […]

Press Release No. 17-131 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker last Thursday signed a letter of intent to allow the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to proceed with the deployment of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network in Alaska. The plan will bring a secure wireless broadband network to the public safety community that will help […]

Press Release No. 17-130 BETHEL — Governor Bill Walker today signed legislation to help build a Stronger Alaska, and convened his cabinet in Bethel to discuss rural access and support issues. Governor Walker, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, and the Cabinet also hosted a community reception for Bethel residents. “I’m very pleased Lt. Governor Mallott, our […]

Press Release No. 17-129 ANCHORAGE —Governor Bill Walker yesterday extended an offer of assistance to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to help in the Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. Alaska National Guard personnel have already been deployed to assist with recovery, response, and rescues. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Texas as they […]

Press Release: 17-128 ANCHORAGE — Governor Bill Walker today thanked U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao for directing the Federal Highway Administration to reexamine the alternatives for the Sterling Highway MP 45-60 project, often referred to as the Cooper Landing bypass project. “It is critical to the safety and health of both Alaskan motorists and […]