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2023 First Lady Volunteer of the Award
Serving as Alaska’s First Lady has given me the opportunity to meet many truly inspiring Alaskans. Reflecting on this time, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to call Alaska home and to be surrounded by such dedicated and inspiring individuals. It is my pleasure to...
Women in Construction Week
WHEREAS, our nation has been shaped by the actions of women of every socioeconomic background, and women play a role in every field of professional employment, representing a significant portion of the workforce; and WHEREAS, construction professionals play a...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. Alaskans interested in applying for a vacant position on a board or commission can apply here. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Dennis DeWitt – Juneau...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Rachel Bylsma as Deputy Chief of Staff
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes Rachel Bylsma as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. “I am confident in Ms. Bylsma's ability to help manage the day-to-day operations of our office and to keep my Administration moving forward,” said Governor Dunleavy. “She has...
American Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, as one of the nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross has long been a symbol of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is notable for...
85th Anniversary of March of Dimes
WHEREAS, founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, March of Dimes funded the development of two vaccines that virtually eliminated the crippling disease of polio; and WHEREAS, in 1958, the organization shifted its attention from polio to the prevention of...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,500 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of 22...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Approximately 25 million people in the United States and 400 million worldwide are affected by Rare Diseases and Disorders; and WHEREAS, there are many different...
Governor Dunleavy Approves Susan McKenzie as DEED Commissioner
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development has selected, and Governor Mike Dunleavy has approved Susan McKenzie as the new Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Heidi Teshner, who has served as Acting...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Bill to Update Permanent Fund Dividend Eligibility and Modernize Department of Revenue Procedures
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB 85, updating eligibility requirements for the Permanent Fund Dividend and modernizing the way the Department of Revenue can issue a notice of levy and conduct background checks on Department employees. The bill allows...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Bill to Help Licensed Professionals Transition to Working in Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB83 to provide people who work in a licensed occupation temporary, limited license reciprocity so that they begin working in Alaska sooner. The bill will allow individuals with "clean licenses" in other states to work up to...
Governor Dunleavy Creates Alaska Energy Security Task Force to Create Comprehensive Statewide Energy Plan
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 344, establishing the Alaska Energy Security Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to develop a comprehensive statewide energy plan that will evaluate the energy generation, distribution, and...
Defense assets must reflect Alaska’s role as frontier outpost against threats
Events over the past two weeks have been a useful reminder for our fellow Americans that Alaska holds a far more strategic position on the globe than our typical depiction in a box at the bottom of a map would indicate. Most know that Alaska is huge, at...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
WHEREAS, born on July 4, 1911 in Petersburg, Alaska, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaskan Native woman of the Tlingit nation that was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a...
Governor Dunleavy’s Budget Amendments Strengthen the Public Defender Agency, the Office of Public Advocacy, and the Ferry System
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced $117 million in total Undesignated General Fund (UGF) Amendments as part of a package of budget amendments introduced to the Legislature today. “Today’s amended budget proposal reflects that we are listening and responding...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Bills to Increase Access to Geothermal Resources and Reduce Barriers for Contractors to Engage in Large Scale Projects
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced bills to increase access to Alaska's geothermal resources and to cut red tape related to a specific insurance requirement that hinders large scale infrastructure projects. HB74/SB69 removes obstacles for exploration and...
Governor Dunleavy Champions Economic Opportunities for Alaska Workers, Orders Removal of Four-Year Degree Requirements for Most State Jobs
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 343 to address unprecedented workforce shortages in state jobs by removing the requirement of a four-year college degree for most state jobs. "The State of Alaska is not the immune from the nationwide...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Unidentified Object Shot Down Over Alaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement today regarding the unidentified object shot down this morning over Alaskan waters. "Today’s announcement by the Pentagon that an unidentified object was shot down by an F-22 from Joint Base Elmendorf...
Governor Dunleavy Targets Sex Traffickers, Drug Dealers with New Crime Legislation
People First Bills will protect vulnerable Alaskans Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced three public safety bills as part of the People First Initiative. The trio of bills will fight overdose related deaths, protect victims of sex trafficking, prosecute...
Nominations Open for First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards
First Lady Rose Dunleavy invites Alaskans to recognize their fellow citizens who have performed extraordinary volunteer service by nominating them for the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The annual awards recognize volunteers who engage in unpaid...
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan was a prominent leader who was dedicated to representing American values on a global scale; and WHEREAS, President Reagan, 40th President of the United States, helped reshape national politics with his vision to transform...
Cancer Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, while in Alaska, cancer has been the leading...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, Adult Home Care Bills
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced three bills which are components of Alaska's Healthy Families Initiative. HB 59 would allow the extension of postpartum Medicaid coverage from the required 60 days to 12 months. HB 58 would establish an adult home care...
Black History Month
WHEREAS, in 1976, as Americans celebrated the national bicentennial, President Gerald Ford urged the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” and, for the...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to healthy and safe relationships, and it is of utmost importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe shelter for those who are experiencing abuse; and WHEREAS,...
Career and Technical Education Month
WHEREAS, in the Great State of Alaska, we seek the betterment of our citizens and look to provide every individual with access to quality educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, career and technical education (CTE) provides students with the knowledge, academic and...
Cathy Munoz Named Acting Labor Department Commissioner
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Cathy Munoz acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Commissioner Dr. Tamika Ledbetter submitted her resignation to Governor Dunleavy this morning. Dr. Ledbetter was appointed as...
EPA’s Preemptive Veto Sets Dangerous Precedent
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA), issued its final 404(c) preemptive veto today on 309 square miles of State-owned land in the Bristol Bay area, including the proposed Pebble project, imposing a blanket prohibition on development and usurping the...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Carbon Management and Monetization Bills Creating Statutory Structures
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced Senate Bill (SB) 48, SB 49, House Bill (HB) 49, and HB 50, his Carbon Management and Monetization Bill Package, creating statutory and regulatory structures needed to capitalize on carbon markets. The package consists...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Alaskans to Statewide Broadband Advisory Board
Governor Mike Dunleavy is releasing the roster of Alaskans appointed to his new Statewide Broadband Advisory Board. The board consists of 15 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor and two state legislators selected by the presiding officers. The...
