Governor Dunleavy Thanks NOAA for Committing to Rebuild Port Facility in Ketchikan April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Governor Mike Dunleavy thanked NOAA for their commitment to rebuild the Ketchikan port facilities needed to house the NOAA ship Fairweather. The $19 million project will allow the hydrographic survey ship to permanently return to its Ketchikan homeport for the first time since 2008. “As geopolitical tensions in […]
Governor Dunleavy Commits FY23 Funding for Silvertip Maintenance Station April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 (Kenai, AK) – At a press conference in Kenai this morning, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he will continue to support future funding for the Silvertip Maintenance Station on the Kenai Peninsula during next year’s FY23 budget cycle. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget will allocate Federal Highway Administration funding from the […]
Governor Dunleavy Names Jim Cockrell Commissioner of Public Safety April 6, 2021 April 6, 2021 (Kenai, AK) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he has appointed James “Jim” Cockrell as Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety and will submit his name for confirmation to the Alaska Legislature immediately. “Public Safety and restoring law and order in Alaska is my number one priority,” said Governor Dunleavy. […]
Governor Dunleavy Announces Two Judicial Appointments April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced two judicial appointees to the superior and district courts in Fairbanks. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Maria Pia L. Bahr has been appointed to the Fairbanks District Court. Ms. Bahr has been an […]
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes National Public Health Week April 5, 2021 April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April 5 – April 11, 2021, as “National Public Health Week” in Alaska. WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health”; providing a reminder to create opportunities to enhance the […]