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45th Anniversary of TAPS Operations
WHEREAS, the largest oilfield in North America was discovered at Prudhoe Bay with the successful Prudhoe Bay State No. 1 well in 1968; and WHEREAS, the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) began at the Tonsina River in March 1975 and over the...
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, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, this commemoration dates back to June...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Three Judicial Appointees
June 16, 2022 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced three appointees to the Alaska Superior Court. The judges were selected from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Anchorage Superior Court Ian Wheeles has been...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointment to Permanent Fund Board of Trustees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Gabrielle "Ellie" Rubenstein to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Rubenstein will take the seat of William "Bill" Moran, who is retiring from the board after 16 years of...
DNR Commissioner Corri Feige Announces Resignation
Governor Mike Dunleavy regretfully accepted Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige’s resignation today. Commissioner Feige has served Alaskans from the beginning of the administration, and is leaving to devote more time to her family. Her last day...
Governor Dunleavy Announces First 2022 Salmon Donation to Yukon Kuskokwim Region
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the first salmon donation of 2022 on June 10, 2022, for communities adversely impacted by poor salmon returns to the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers. The partnership between the State of Alaska, Kwik’Pak Fisheries, Alaska Interior...
Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska’s vast natural environment includes terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems supporting native populations of wild plants, fish and wildlife, as well as cultivated crops and livestock; and WHEREAS, the introduction and spread of harmful...
Governor Dunleavy Thanks DEED Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson for Years of Service
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson, who is departing from his role as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Commissioner Johnson publicly...
Governor Dunleavy, Legislators Celebrate Successful Education Legislation
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his intent to sign into law the Alaska Reads Act, a bipartisan effort with rural and urban support, which lays the groundwork to improve students reading skills through increased accountability and resources. The...
First Lady Completing Quarantine in Japan
The Office of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that First Lady Rose Dunleavy is concluding a quarantine for COVID-19 in Japan. The First Lady, who accompanied the Governor on a trade mission to the Asian nation, tested positive for the virus at the...
Governor Dunleavy Concludes Energy Mission to Japan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday concluded a trade mission to Japan. The Governor met with Japanese companies, utilities, and government ministries about procuring Alaska’s natural gas while also assessing the state’s potential to export various new sources...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers, marking the first aerial attack by...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Alaska Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. Alaska Commission on Aging Cheryl La Follette – Anchorage Term: 5/25/2022 – 3/1/2024 Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services Benjamin Knowles –...
Governor Dunleavy Concludes Successful First Annual Sustainable Energy Conference
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy wrapped up the first Sustainable Energy Conference on Thursday, May 26, 2022, celebrating the robust conversations surrounding renewable energy and energy independence in Alaska. The conference was a three-day event featuring some 90...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes and people from all over the world travel 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...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and we recognize the generations of brave, selfless, patriotic men and women who have served in the military, and have given their lives protecting and defending our...
EPA and the Biden Administration Block Alaska’s Rights, Threaten Alaska’s Entire Mining Industry
The Biden Administration’s latest action under the federal Clean Water Act against the Pebble Project would prevent the project from even having a chance to move through a fair and complete permitting process. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is warning Alaskans about...
Governor Dunleavy Administration Appealing to Ninth Circuit to Open Federal Land for Native Vietnam Vets’ Allotments and State Land Selections
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said the State of Alaska will continue to push the U.S. Department of Interior to open 28 million acres of federal land in Alaska for land allotments that are due to Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans and land selections due to the State....
Governor Dunleavy Kicks Off First Sustainable Energy Conference, Signs Microreactor Bill
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy gave opening remarks this morning at the first Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, a three-day event where some 90 speakers and a total of nearly 500 attendees are meeting to strategize on how to lower energy costs in Alaska, harness renewable energy, and make Alaska energy independent.
Nancy Dahlstrom Steps Down as Corrections Commissioner
Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom submitted her resignation to Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday. Dahlstrom served as corrections commissioner since the beginning of the Dunleavy Administration in December 2018. The resignation took...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Glenn Hackney
May 23, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Alaska legislator Glenn Hackney, who passed away last week. “My family sends our thoughts and prayers to the family...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has...
Legislature Confirms Dunleavy Administration Priorities: Reading bill, energy diversification, People First initiative, public safety and more
The 32nd Session of the Alaska Legislature ended yesterday with the completion of a wide range of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s legislative and policy priorities that will move Alaska towards a more secure and stable future. “This year’s session was the culmination of a...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on PFD Vote
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement shortly after the Alaska Senate, by a super-majority vote of 15 out of 20 senators, passed a budget with one of the largest Permanent Fund Dividend in Alaska’s history through bipartisan effort: “The...
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony Honors Eight Alaskans
Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated eight recipients of the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are honored to continue the...
Peace Officers Memorial Day & Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of...
