Governor Recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Proclamation January 21, 2019 January 21, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today proclaimed January 21, 2019 as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” and issued the following remarks “Dr. King’s words and actions are not simply relics of an era past, but a call to vigilance, as pertinent today as they were during his lifetime, […]
Governor Dunleavy Prepares for First State of the State Address January 21, 2019 Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy is preparing to give his first State of the State address tomorrow, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM (AKST). Governor Dunleavy will detail his vision for Alaska in a speech focused on fulfilling promises to Alaskans – with a significant emphasis on making Alaska families and communities safe, helping grow our economy, and outlining a path towards a permanent fiscal plan. Read more
School Choice Week January 20, 2019 WHEREAS, all children in Alaska should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the important role that effective education plays in preparing children to be productive, successful adults. Educational opportunities are critical to our state’s economic future; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s geographic challenges demand that, as a state, we […]
Governor Dunleavy Announces Recent Appointments to Boards and Commissions January 18, 2019 January 18, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the following appointments to State of Alaska State boards and commissions: State of Alaska Board of Education and Early Development Sally Stockhausen of Ketchikan Bob Griffin of Anchorage Tiffany Scott of Kotzebue (reappointment) Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees Joe Riggs […]
Governor Dunleavy Unveils PFD Back Pay Legislation January 17, 2019 January 17, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy held a press conference unveiling two Permanent Fund Dividend-related bills focused on restoring full dividends and repaying Alaskans monies owed for years 2016, 2017, and 2018 under historic PFD calculations. Key Takeaways: Governor Dunleavy believes we should view the PFD as a transfer […]