A Proclamation on Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers April 2, 2021 As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 6, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. Read more
Alaska Upholds Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms April 2, 2021 April 2, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – The Second Amendment right to bear arms is important to millions of Americans and is fundamental to Alaskans. As such, the State of Alaska is supporting legal efforts that uphold robust Second Amendment rights. Alaska is prepared to challenge laws that infringe on those rights. This week, Alaska joined […]
Alaska Continues to Lead Nation in Vaccination Rates April 2, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska’s vaccination effort continues to be one of the best in the nation. Nearly one-in-three Alaskans (253,240 people) have received their first shot while more than one-in-five (177,827 people) are fully vaccinated. Vaccination coverage is highest among Alaska residents age 65 and older – the group most vulnerable to COVID-19. As of […]
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 1, 2021 April 1, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Alaska and issued the following video: Click here, or above, to watch Governor Dunleavy’s video remarks on Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WHEREAS, this month marks the 20th anniversary of the first national observation of April as […]
Alaska Granted Motion to Join Defense of Salmon Fisheries in Southeast March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – The State of Alaska’s motion to intervene in a federal case that would threaten Southeast Alaska’s salmon fisheries was granted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on Tuesday. The Wild Fish Conservancy, a conservation organization based in Washington state, claims that Alaska’s management of […]