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Governor Dunleavy Appoints Joan Wilson as AMCO Executive Director
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Joan Wilson to serve as executive director of the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) effective May 8, 2022. She is currently a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Alaska Department of Law, where she...
Alaska Opposes Termination of Title 42 by the CDC
Today, the State of Alaska joins a coalition of states to challenge the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) termination of Title 42, which was introduced in March 2020 as the Trump Administration dealt with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the US. The...
Governor Dunleavy Encourages U.S. Navy to Expand SEAL Training in Alaska
Alaska is home to thousands of active duty military personnel and has the highest per capita population of veterans in the entire country. In an effort to build on Alaska’s relationship with the military, Governor Mike Dunleavy sent a letter to United States...
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day
WHEREAS, for more than two centuries, men and women in the United States Armed Forces have served our nation with courage, honor, devotion, and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1942, the largest number of Americans were captured during World War II’s Conquest...
Flood Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Spring in Alaska brings the potential for devastating floods caused by ice jams in rivers, coastal storm surging, high precipitation, and rapid thawing of winter snow and ice threatening lives, property, and community economies along major waterways; and...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Senator Arliss Sturgulewski
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the passing of former Alaska Senator Arliss Sturgulewski, who passed away this morning. “My family sends our condolences to the family of former Senator Sturgulewski,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Arliss...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Former Legislator Charles G. Anderson Jr.
April 7, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Alaska Representative Charles “Chuck” G. Anderson Jr., who passed away on March 30, 2022. “My family sends our...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces HB 415 Relating to the Alaska Food Freedom Act
Alaska Governor Dunleavy introduced House Bill 415 relating to the Alaska Food Freedom Act. The act seeks to allow a producer to sell homemade food products and encourage the expansion of homemade food sales at farmers' markets, agricultural fairs, ranches, farms,...
Invoking Defense Production Act Contradicts Federal Decisions Delaying Ambler Access
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued this statement on the Biden Administration’s use of the Defense Production Act to accelerate critical minerals development. “I'm pleased to see President Biden recently put the Defense Production Act to work to accelerate our...
Governor Dunleavy Submits Federal Infrastructure Bill to Lawmakers
April 4, 2022 (Juneau) – The Dunleavy administration submitted legislation (SB 241 HB 414) to the Alaska Legislature this morning which appropriates the initial funding anticipated to be received by the State of Alaska from the federal Infrastructure Investment and...
National Public Health Week
WHEREAS, the week of April 4-10, 2022, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Public Health is Where You Are”; providing a reminder that being supported and included within our social communities has a positive effect on our mental and physical...
Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank Day
WHEREAS, since territorial days, commercial fishing has been, and continues to be, a vital aspect of Alaska’s economy; and WHEREAS, following statehood, Alaska’s government quickly took on the role of regulating fisheries, protecting rural Alaska residents’...
The Week of the Young Child
WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource. The early years of a child’s life are vital in shaping their learning and development; and WHEREAS, a bright future for Alaska depends on the quality of early childhood experiences provided to our children today. A...
Second Chance Month
WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value. Those who have fallen should have the opportunity to become contributing members of our great nation; and WHEREAS, reentering society after incarceration can be a daunting and difficult transition and...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, this month marks the 21st anniversary of the first national observation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In 2000, in an effort to coordinate awareness and prevention efforts, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Resource Sharing...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. As Alaskans, we will protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women who defend our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, children of military families face unique challenges and we appreciate their strength, courage,...
Safe Digging Month
WHEREAS, April marks the start of the spring construction, gardening, and digging season for homeowners, landscapers, and construction companies; and WHEREAS, each year, Alaska’s underground utility infrastructure is jeopardized by unintentional damage by those who...
Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered our Country’s call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War lasted for almost two decades, making it one of the longest military conflicts...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Alaskans to the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game
Monday, March 28, 2022 (Juneau) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today appointed four Alaskans to fill open seats on the Alaska Board of Game and the Alaska Board of Fisheries, and made one reappointment to the Board of Game. The Governor made three new appointments to the...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, 16 of them...
Governor Dunleavy Establishes Alaska 911 Advisory Board
March 24, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an Administrative Order Tuesday to establish the Alaska 911 Advisory Board to help improve public safety response across Alaska. This is the first effort to formalize a place for all 911 delivery...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy Mourn the Passing of Congressman Don Young
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement after learning that Congressman Don Young passed away earlier today. “Congressman Don Young has been a great friend of mine for many years. I am deeply saddened to hear of the...
Dunleavy Administration Issues a Proclamation for Special Election Dates
March 23, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation declaring a vacancy in the Office of the United States Representative and calling for a special election. The special primary shall be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The special...
Declaring Vacancy in the Office of United States Representative and Calling for a Special Election
WHEREAS, Don Young was first duly elected to the office of United States Representative for the State of Alaska on March 6, 1973; and WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020, Don Young was re-elected to serve a 25th term as the State of Alaska’s only representative to the...
Governor Dunleavy’s Executive Order to Divide DHSS Becomes Law
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s Executive Order 121, to divide the State’s largest department in two, has become law and takes effect July 1. The reorganization of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will create two smaller, more nimble departments...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis generated by earthquakes and unstable slopes and is...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy Mourn the Passing of Congressman Don Young
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement after learning that Congressman Don Young passed away earlier today. “Congressman Don Young has been a great friend of mine for many years. I am deeply saddened to hear of the...
Governor Dunleavy Prioritizes PFD and Savings with Projected $3.6 Billion Increase in Revenue Forecast
Unexpected oil revenue to the State has created a projected $3.6 billion increase to the revenue forecast over this year and the next, according to the Alaska Department of Revenue’s Spring 2022 Revenue Forecast released today. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Federal Suspension of Ambler Road Right-of-Way
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued this statement on the suspension of the right-of-way for the Ambler Access Project. “In February, the Department of Interior reopened an environmental impact statement for the Ambler Access Project that had undergone seven years...
