Nominations now being accepted for First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards February 8, 2019 Friday, February 8, 2019 (Juneau) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy opened nominations today for the 2019 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards are an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize and pay tribute to a special group of volunteers that have made an extraordinary contribution to our […]
Ronald Reagan Day February 5, 2019 WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background but exceptional character, was an outstanding leader at a time when that was what our nation greatly needed; and WHEREAS, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of the State of California, and eventually President of the United States, he understood […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month February 5, 2019 WHEREAS, everyone has the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of great importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe harbor for those who are experiencing abuse from a dating partner; and WHEREAS, it is known that young women […]
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Presidential Disaster Declaration January 31, 2019 January 31, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today welcomed the decision by President Donald J. Trump to approve Alaska’s request for federal disaster assistance following the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. “Almost one month ago, I asked the President to declare a federal disaster in the aftermath of the November […]
Governor Unveils Constitutional Amendments – Foundation of Permanent Fiscal Plan for Alaska January 30, 2019 January 30, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – This morning, in a video message to Alaskans, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy unveiled three constitutional amendments – the foundation of a permanent fiscal plan for Alaska. The measures work to: 1) protect the PFD; 2) enact a spending limit and savings rule; 3) require a vote of the people […]