The State of Alaska is suing to force the federal government to recognize state ownership of submerged lands beneath four Interior rivers, continuing Governor Mike Dunleavy’s defense of state sovereignty against federal overreach. The action filed in federal District Court today seeks to extinguish any federal ownership claim to lands underlying sections of the South […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s office today announced the launch of a new podcast dedicated to reaching Alaskans with State government news. Called FirstHand, the podcast features familiar State voices, including commissioners and subject matter experts in Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s administration. The first podcast features Alaska Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum. Crum led […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State Representative Anthony Vaska who passed away September 29th. “The First Lady and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to former Representative Vaska’s family as they mourn the loss of an amazing […]

Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order No. 324 to establish the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation. “The opioid epidemic has affected many lives in Alaska and across the nation,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Across our state, there are individuals, families and communities who struggle with the dangerous effects of opioid misuse. The Governor’s […]

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is proud to announce the appointment of Paula Vrana as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. Commissioner Vrana has served as deputy commissioner of the department since January 2019. She is an attorney and lifelong Alaskan, her family roots in Southeast Alaska date back to early World War II years […]