Continued Good News: Alaska Unemployment Hits New Low December 20, 2019 Friday, December 20, 2019 – Today the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that November 2019’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at a record low of 6.1% statewide. “November marks the fourth straight month of record low unemployment rates in Alaska. This trend of low unemployment shows increasing opportunities for job seekers in […]
Governor Dunleavy Comments on BP, Hilcorp Alaska Transaction December 19, 2019 December 19, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today shared the following statement on the progress made in the transaction of BP’s Alaska assets to Hilcorp Alaska: “We are glad to hear that BP and Hilcorp Alaska are committed to finding employment opportunities for those impacted by the transaction. Since the announcement in […]
Governor Introduces Priority Setting Budget December 11, 2019 December 11, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget, continuing the conversation of setting priorities by implementing fiscal discipline, honoring the law, enacting truthful budgeting, and keeping commitments to Alaskans. Highlights from Governor Dunleavy’s FY 2021 budget announcement today in Juneau: Setting Priorities “This budget sets […]
Governor Dunleavy Announces Four Judicial Appointments December 6, 2019 Friday, December 6, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy made four judicial appointments today to the superior and district courts in Homer, Kenai, Palmer and Valdez. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Rachel Ahrens has been appointed to the Valdez Superior Court. Ms. Ahrens has been […]
Governor Announces 2019 Christmas Open House December 5, 2019 December 5, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy invite Alaskans to the Governor’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House at the Governor’s House, to be held Tuesday, December 10, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. “Rose and I have been looking forward to inviting our Juneau friends and neighbors to come celebrate […]