WHEREAS, since before World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our nation when called by federal service, but guard members train and stand ready to serve their fellow Alaskans for any and all emergencies, […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s state road system spans over 5,600 miles, with many communities not connected to the national highway system; and WHEREAS, the National Transit Assistance Program celebrated the Nation’s very first Rural Transit Day on July 16, 2019; and WHEREAS, this day focuses on what agencies have done, and are doing, to recognize the specialized […]

WHEREAS, over 200 years ago, a group of visionaries, our founding fathers, set out to establish a new and independent nation, one like no other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy – affirming and safeguarding each citizen’s right to pursue their own destiny and happiness; and WHEREAS, the signing of the Declaration of […]

WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road systems provide the ability for necessary transportation of Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS, driving while impaired jeopardizes the safety of everyone using public roadways and across the nation claims the lives, […]

WHEREAS, 50 years ago, on July 1, 1971 DEC was created by the Legislature with a mission to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska’s natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans; and WHEREAS, before the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was founded the state had few mechanisms for […]