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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thursday, June 13, 2019 (Prudhoe Bay, AK) – Following legislative gridlock on the Permanent Fund Dividend throughout a 121-day regular session and month-long special session, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a proclamation calling the Alaska Legislature into special session to provide for a full PFD as outlined in Alaska statute. The special session proclamation […]

Monday, June 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a statement in response to SB 1002, a bill put forth by the Senate to disregard the statutory formula of the Permanent Fund Dividend and arbitrarily provide for a $1,600 dividend. “This bill kills the Permanent Fund Dividend as we know it. […]