Governor Announces Additional Boards and Commissions Appointments May 30, 2019 Thursday, May 30, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council Andy Hedden – Haines (reappointment) Term: 7/1/19 – 7/1/21 Kip Kermoian – Haines (reappointment) Term: 7/1/19 – 7/1/21 Stephen Lewis – Juneau (reappointment) Term: […]
First Lady Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients May 24, 2019 Friday, May 24, 2019 (Juneau) – Today First Lady Rose Dunleavy announced and recognized six recipients of the First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards at a ceremony in the Governor’s Residence. The awards recognize volunteers who engage in unpaid charitable activities, demonstrate personal commitment to long-term volunteer services, and make a significant impact for […]
Governor: “Legislative Leaders Neglect Basic Duty on Budget” May 23, 2019 Thursday, May 23, 2019 (Juneau) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a statement following one week of special session on the back of a 121-day regular session, in which the legislative leadership has failed to accomplish the basic tasks of government which includes passing a constitutionally mandated budget: “The legislative leadership has delayed […]
Legislative Inaction Forces Governor to Call Immediate Special Session in Juneau May 15, 2019 Wednesday, May 15, 2019 (Juneau) – With only minutes remaining in the 121-day regular session and no indication of progress being made, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy issued a proclamation calling the Alaska Legislature into special session to complete its work on the constitutionally mandated budget bills, a comprehensive crime package to make Alaskans safer, […]
Governor’s Statement on Senate Passage of Crime Fighting Legislation May 14, 2019 Tuesday, May 14, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today made the following statement on the Alaska Senate’s unanimous, bipartisan passage of HB49 as amended, a criminal justice reform package containing key elements introduced by the Governor Dunleavy earlier this year: “The entire Senate — Democrats and Republicans — voted to approve […]