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Independence Day
WHEREAS, some 247 years ago, a group of visionaries – our founding fathers – set out to establish a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy to affirm and safeguard each citizen’s personal right to pursue...
Drunk Driving Victims Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road systems allow for transportation of Alaskans and visitors to travel for work, school, and pleasure with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS, impaired driving remains a...
ATV/Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is a state with many outdoor recreational opportunities that attract residents and visitors to a world-class setting; and WHEREAS, these opportunities include winter and summer activities, such as hiking, hunting, mountaineering, skiing, snow...
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 Amy Welch to Fairbanks Superior Court
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Amy Welch to the Fairbanks Superior Court. Ms. Welch was chosen from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council and forwarded on to the Governor. She will replace Judge Paul Lyle who retires next...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Church to University of Alaska Board of Regents
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Seth Church, of Fairbanks, to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Church is an entrepreneur who started his first company when he was 17. He now has two decades as a business owner with experience in construction and...
Governor Dunleavy Signs FY24 State Budget Prioritizing Public Safety, Education and Economic Development
Yesterday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating and capital budgets into law. This budget, with line-item vetoes, represents prudent and fiscally responsible investments in public safety, public education, and economic...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollinator species, such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, and...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas under General Order No. 3 to enforce President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation; and WHEREAS, on the anniversary of the Galveston announcement, the State of...
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is thankful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea, and Alaskans appreciate the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS,...
Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the scenic mountains, meadows, rivers, and coastal bays of Alaska are prized for their diverse and abundant wild plants, fish, and wildlife; and WHEREAS, Alaskans rely on native flora and fauna, cultivated crops, and local livestock to feed their families,...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Jerry Moses as Alaska’s Washington DC Office Director
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce Jerry Moses has joined the Dunleavy administration as director of the State of Alaska's Washington DC Office. As the DC Office Director, Moses will work with federal agencies and Congress to ensure Alaska's...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II arrived in Alaska as Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese aircraft – the first aerial attack by an enemy on the continental United States; and WHEREAS, the Japanese...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes, and people from around the world come to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, an abundance of recreational...
Governor Dunleavy Announces University of Alaska Board of Regents Nomination
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Tuckerman Babcock's appointment to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Mr. Babcock's first day is today. Mr. Babcock served as Governor Dunleavy's first Chief of Staff in 2018-2019, the chairman of the Alaska...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all, and we recognize the generations of brave, patriotic men and women who have served in the military and have given their lives to protect and defend our nation; and WHEREAS, each year on...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Bill to Continue Renewable Energy Grant Fund
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed HB 62 into law, continuing the Renewable Energy Fund in perpetuity. The Renewable Energy Fund program provides critical financial assistance in studying, developing, and integrating both proven and nascent renewable energy...
SCOTUS SHRINKS WOTUS: Alaska has More Say on its Wetlands
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision limiting the reach of the Clean Water Act, specifically the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The Court’s ruling stands to significantly decrease...
Governor Dunleavy’s Office Releases Inaugural Alaska Sustainability Report
Today at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, the Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy released “The Alaska Standard”, an inaugural Sustainability Report that documents the State’s history of responsible resource development. “Alaskans know that we’ve been...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Carbon Offset Legislation
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 48 into law during the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. SB 48, which Governor Dunleavy introduced earlier this year, gives the State of Alaska authority to develop carbon management projects on state lands and sell carbon...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Experts and Innovators to Anchorage for the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Tonight Governor Dunleavy will kick off the 2023 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference with special guest Erin Brockovich. The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on Alaska's role in leading the energy transition from established renewable sources to...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers numerous outdoor water activities, including kayaking, river rafting, sport fishing, and boating, on the multitude of available waterways, and Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and...
Governor Dunleavy Calls Legislature into Immediate Special Session
This evening, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation for a 30-day special session to begin Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The call for the special session is limited to the FY24 budget. “Unfortunately, the House and Senate could not agree on an...
Legislature Passes Governor Dunleavy’s Carbon Offset Legislation
First step to creating a stable fiscal plan for Alaska Today, Senate Bill 48, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s carbon offset legislation was passed by the Alaska Legislature following a successful floor vote in the Alaska House of Representatives. SB 48 establishes a...
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony Honors Seven Alaskans
Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated seven First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year recipients at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are honored to continue the tradition of...
Peace Officers Memorial Day
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a...
Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. WHEREAS, we carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a...
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, children are Alaska’s most valuable asset, and high quality care, stimulating learning environments, and positive early experiences help prepare them for a bright and successful future; and WHEREAS, although parents are the most important caregivers in a...
Alaska Mining Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s expansive landscapes are known to contain tremendous deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, coal, gravel, rare earth minerals, and other critical and strategic minerals that are an essential component of our nation’s economy and security;...
