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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...
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...
