Governor Dunleavy Announces Three New Superior Court Judges July 3, 2019 July 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced his selections to fill Alaska Superior Court judgeships in Anchorage and Fairbanks. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council as the most qualified applicants to fill the vacancies. Governor Dunleavy’s judicial appointments are: Brent Bennett […]
Dunleavy Serious About Balancing Budget, Eliminates 50 Percent of State Deficit June 28, 2019 Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today shared the following message with Alaskans after signing the FY2020 budget with approximately $400 million in line-item vetoes. With an overall reduction in state spending of $678 million, the Governor’s actions eliminate nearly 50 percent of the state’s deficit this year. Dunleavy says he hopes a “two-year process will […]
Dunleavy: “Move to negate special session in Wasilla has no legal basis” June 24, 2019 Monday, June 24, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy made the following statement on the legislature’s move to thwart a special session in Wasilla: “Our focus has been on bringing the people and legislature together on the PFD. But instead of convening in Wasilla, legislative leadership is attempting to retreat back to Juneau. This […]
Governor Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments June 21, 2019 Friday, June 21, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority Luke Welles – Utqiagvik (reappointment) Term: 7/15/19 – 7/15/23 Alaska Public Offices Commission Hardy “Van” Lawrence – Fairbanks Term: 6/18/19 – 3/1/22 Interstate Oil and Gas […]
Permanent Fund Dividend Appreciation Day June 14, 2019 WHEREAS, The Alaska Constitution recognizes that our natural resources are meant for the common use and maximum benefit of all Alaskans; and WHEREAS a portion of this wealth has been set aside for future generations through the creation of the Permanent Fund, protected from those who would squander it; and WHEREAS a portion of the […]