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Patriot Day
WHEREAS, today marks 22 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, while the attacks were meant to create discord in our Great Nation, Americans responded by banding together in a...
Suicide Prevention Week
WHEREAS, protecting the health and wellness of Alaskans is key to ensuring a stronger future for our families and communities; and WHEREAS, suicide is the most tragic consequence of mental and emotional illness and distress, and is one of the top ten causes of...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day
WHEREAS, providing healthy environments for infants and children to develop and grow is essential in ensuring the well-being and productivity of future generations of Alaskans; and WHEREAS, consuming alcohol at any stage of pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Denali Peak Performance Award Winners
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the winners of the 2023 Governor's Denali Peak Performance Awards. "The State of Alaska depends on hardworking and dedicated professionals to serve the people of Alaska with excellence," said Governor Mike Dunleavy. "I'm...
Patriot Day
WHEREAS, today marks 22 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, while the attacks were meant to create discord in our Great Nation, Americans responded by banding together in a...
Biden Administration Disregards Congress, Attempts to Cancel ANWR Leases
Today the Biden Administration announced that it is cancelling legally-issued leases for oil and gas in the section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge designated for oil and gas development. The Secretary of the Department of the Interior has the authority to...
Steve Colligan Appointed to UA Board of Regents
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Stephen (Steve) Colligan to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Mr. Colligan is a long-time business owner with decades of professional experience in the public and private sectors. He has national and international...
Alaska Blood Donation Week
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is committed to protecting its residents and those visiting our great State by ensuring that our medical centers have a safe and sufficient supply of blood; and WHEREAS, a local in-state accessible blood supply is crucial for treating...
Recovery Month
WHEREAS, it is imperative for all Alaskans to understand the effectiveness and need for affordable, accessible, and high-quality substance abuse treatment; and WHEREAS, substance abuse and co-occurring mental disorders and co-existing physical illnesses are...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WHEREAS, our most precious resource is our children and their well-being is vital to a bright future for Alaska; and WHEREAS, receiving a cancer diagnosis is distressing at any age, but it is even more heartbreaking when the patient is a child, pediatric cancer is...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Bill to Establish Alaska Lumber Grading Program
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 87 into law, establishing a lumber grading training program for sawmill operators in Alaska. The lumber grading program will help local sawmills get their product to market and reduce Alaska's dependence on lumber shipped in...
Governor Appoints Jason Brune to Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees
Governor Mike Dunleavy today appointed Jason Brune to the public seat on the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) Board of Trustees. Brune is no stranger to state government or the APFC board. He most recently served as commissioner of the Alaska Department of...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Welcomes Dr. Ben Carson to Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed Dr. Ben Carson to Alaska. The Governor and Dr. Carson visited Iditarod Elementary School in Wasilla where the school held an assembly to hear from Dr. Carson about the American Cornerstone Institute’s Little Patriot’s...
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
WHEREAS, fentanyl is a high-addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine, and it is made legally and used pharmaceutically, but has also become a prevalent substance in counterfeit pills and is...
Community Health Center Week
WHEREAS, for over fifty years, community health centers have provided accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured members of communities across the nation; and WHEREAS, a community health center’s Board is comprised of patients to ensure that...
Farmers Market Week
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999 to raise awareness of local efforts nationwide for producers to sell directly to customers; and WHEREAS, a farmers market is an organized assembly of food...
United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has courageously protected our country’s shores since August 4, 1790, and the Coast Guard is the nation’s oldest continuous seafaring service; and WHEREAS, nearly three-quarters of Alaskans reside along our 47,300 miles...
DEC Commissioner Jason Brune Announces his Resignation
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy regretfully accepted Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Jason Brune’s resignation. Commissioner Brune is leaving to pursue opportunities in the private sector. His last day will be August 20. “Commissioner...
Shooting Sports Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy numerous outdoors activities year round. From hiking to hunting, many of those activities involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, countless Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to utilize firearms to feed and protect their...
Alaska National Guard Day
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 National Guard members stand ready to...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Adult Home Care and Medical Assistance Legislation
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senate Bill (SB) 57, which allows individuals to be licensed to operate an adult care home and receive payment under Medicaid for providing assisted living services for elderly adults and adult foster children in a...
Governor Dunleavy Approves Dr. Deena Bishop as DEED Commissioner
Governor Mike Dunleavy has approved the appointment of Dr. Deena Bishop as commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED). Dr. Bishop received unanimous approval from members of the Alaska State Board of Education at its July 26...
Microreactor Regulations Put Alaskan Communities at Forefront of Energy Innovation
This month the State of Alaska adopted regulations to streamline the regulatory process for communities wanting to provide low-cost and clean energy by nuclear microreactor power generation. The regulations stem from Senate Bill (SB) 177 which Governor Dunleavy...
State of Alaska Receives Highest Bond Rating Since 2018
Today Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned State of Alaska General Obligation Bonds an AA rating with a stable outlook. The rating increase reflects the State’s strong underlying credit profile, including ample reserve balances and direct liquidity available to...
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Signs SB 58 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months. "I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country...
Federal Government Evades Responsibility for Cleaning up Alaska Native Lands
Today, Federal District Court Judge Holland dismissed the State of Alaska and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)’s case against the United States for the Department of Interior (DOI)’s failure to clean up Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act...
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Applauds $37.5 Million Grant for Graphite One
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy applauds the $37.5 million Department of Defense (DOD) grant to Graphite One, Inc., for its project near Nome, Alaska. Using this grant, Graphite One can advance the development of its world-class natural graphite deposit and...
Rural Transit Day
WHEREAS, Alaska celebrated Rural Transit Day for the first time on July 16, 2020, to focus on what agencies have done, and are doing, to recognize the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff, and as the reliance on rural transit has grown, so, too, has the...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Charles Bussell
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Charles Bussell. Bussell served as a member of the House from 1983-1984. “The First Lady and I express our condolences to the family...
Governor Appoints Doug Tansy to Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Board
Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Tansy to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s board of directors. Mr. Tansy joins the board effective immediately. “Moving the proposed gasline project forward is going to take the...
