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Veterans and Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, our nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy and values we hold dear as Americans do not come without sacrifice, so as our...
Women Veterans Day
WHEREAS, women have served honorably and courageously in all of America’s wars and conflicts since the American Revolution, but their service was traditionally left unrecognized; and WHEREAS, although women did not officially receive permanent military status until...
Dunleavy Names Marijuana Task Force Appointees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced appointees to The Governor’s Marijuana Task Force. The governor signed Administrative Order 339 on September 21, 2022, created to review the current marijuana tax and fee structures and regulations applicable to marijuana...
Brian Fechter Appointed Acting Revenue Commissioner
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Brian Fechter to replace Deven Mitchell as acting commissioner for the Alaska Department of Revenue. Mitchell is leaving the department to become executive director at the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. Mr. Fechter has been...
Governor Dunleavy, First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Governor Bill Sheffield
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Governor Bill Sheffield, who passed away today. Sheffield served as Governor from 1982-1986. “The First Lady and I express our deepest...
Governor Dunleavy Announces GEER II Educational Awards
Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced a statewide list of educational programs and institutions that will be funded with GEER II money. The GEER II fund is part of the federal Covid relief packages specifically designed to help educational institutions and...
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that affects memory, thinking, decision-making, and behavioral processes, and hinders the cognitive ability to care for oneself, eventually leading to...
Alaskan Native Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is a culturally rich and diverse land comprised of the Iñupiaq of Northwest Alaska, the Athabascan of the Interior, the Yup’ik and Cup’ik of Southwest Alaska, the Unangax of the Aleutian Islands, the Alutiiq of Southcentral Alaska, and the Tlingit,...
Family Caregivers Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans, regardless of age, ability, or location deserve access to the wide variety of health care options in Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are blessed to live in a time when medicine and technology have helped us live longer; however, despite these...
Veterans Small Business Week
WHEREAS, nearly one out of ten small businesses across the United States are veteran owned - from Main Street store fronts to virtual high-tech startups that advance America, veteran owned small businesses are a pillar of our economy and contribute to the...
State of Alaska Federal Fishery Disaster Request
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Governor Dunleavy Requests Federal Fishery Disaster for Bristol Bay Red King Crab and Bering Sea Snow Crab Fisheries
On October 21, Governor Mike Dunleavy wrote to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, requesting she declares a fishery disaster determination for the 2022/23 Bristol Bay red king crab and Bering Sea snow crab fisheries. Additionally, Governor...
Governor Dunleavy, First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Senator Ben Stevens
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are expressing their deepest condolences to the family of former Alaska Senate President Ben Stevens, who unexpectedly passed away earlier this month. “Ben Stevens was a devoted public servant and a good...
Historic Step Forward in Enforcement of Tribal Court Protective Orders
The Alaska Department of Public Safety in Partnership with the Alaska Department of Law, Alaska Tribal leaders, Alaska Native Justice Center, and RurAL CAP have made a significant and historic step forward in addressing public safety and improving protections for...
Governor Dunleavy Delivers Fourth Address to Alaska Federation of Natives
Governor Mike Dunleavy today delivered his fourth annual speech at the 2022 Alaska Federation of Natives Convention (AFN) in Anchorage. His address highlighted his vision for Alaska, the resiliency of rural Alaska, and the importance of working together for the...
Governor and First Lady Award Stebbins Resident with Shirley Demientieff Award
Governor Mike Dunleavy and the First Lady of Alaska awarded Daisy Lockwood of Stebbins with the annual Shirley Demientieff award today at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention. “Rose and I are deeply honored to continue the tradition of presenting the...
Lights On After School Day
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and education of all Alaska’s children is essential to the happiness, success, and well-being of Alaska’s families and communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth can have enriched academic careers when they are provided an array of...
Alaska Day
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1867, Alaska officially became a United States Territory after the formal transfer from Russia; and WHEREAS, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March of 1867, although the formal transfer did not officially...
Alaska Territorial Guard Day
WHEREAS, the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in the protection of Alaska during World War II represents service above self that is a hallmark of the Alaskan spirit; and WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska...
Governor Dunleavy to Introduce Bill Cracking Down on Illicit Fentanyl, Drug Dealers
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that he will present the Legislature with a crime bill next session to target the fentanyl crisis in Alaska. Earlier this year, Governor Dunleavy tasked his Administration with developing strategies to protect Alaskans from...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Judicial Appointment to the Ketchikan District Court
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that Kristian Pickrell was appointed to the Ketchikan District Court. Mr. Pickrell has been an Alaska resident for 24½ years and has practiced law for 17 years. He graduated from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2004...
New University of Alaska Research Demonstrates Potential for North Slope Heavy Oil Production
Joint public-private partnership is yielding promising results New research conducted by the Institute for Northern Engineering’s Petroleum Development Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, demonstrates the potential for commercial production of the estimated...
Governor Dunleavy, Commissioners Return from Second Trip to Western Alaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy returned yesterday from a follow-up trip to communities heavily impacted by the Western Alaska storm, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. Governor Dunleavy and his team, including Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ryan...
Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute recognizes the first full week of October as Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week to celebrate and foster the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our State’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance, highlights the talent...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. Domestic Violence is widespread and devastating to many Alaskan families, and it is crucial that we combat these crimes; and WHEREAS, the physical and emotional scars of domestic violence...
Alaska Manufacturing Day
WHEREAS, craftsmanship and ingenuity is imbedded in the legacy of the Last Frontier and has helped shape our Great State into what it is today; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s staggering size, natural beauty, vast resources, and strategic location are the envy of the nation....
Pedestrian Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s road and trail networks provide some of the most breathtaking views in the world, making Alaska an excellent location for travel via bicycles and walking; and WHEREAS, biking and walking are healthy and environmentally-friendly transportation...
Careers in Construction Month
WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of the largest in our nation, employing more than five million individuals in the U.S., and construction professionals play a critical role in Alaska’s economy and development; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s world class system of...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska enters a new expansion of broadband to secure access for all Alaskans as critical infrastructure sectors expand reliance on information systems and technology to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities,...
Fire Prevention Month
WHEREAS, fire safety and prevention are of utmost importance for every Alaskan. Each year, fires cause devastating personal injury and property loss throughout our State; and WHEREAS, in 2021, there were 829 residential structures fires reported in Alaska,...
