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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued today the following statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We pray for the innocent lives taken and still at risk in Ukraine in this unprovoked war. Russian President Vladimir Putin's authoritarian aggression and barbarous...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy denounces the Biden Administration’s request for suspension of the Ambler Road right-of-way as yet another federal attempt to block economic and natural resource development with unfounded environmental claims, despite the project...

Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are mourning the passing of former Alaska State Senator George Silides. The former lawmaker represented the Fort Yukon and Fairbanks regions in the 8th Session of the Alaska Legislature. He passed away February...

Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced Alaska’s energy independence as a key focus of the inaugural Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in Anchorage this May. ASEC will bring together energy experts and pioneers to showcase how Alaskans and communities...

In a newly created position, a retired Alaska State Trooper returns as VPSO operations director to reimagine the 43-year-old Village Public Safety Officer program.  On FirstHand, the podcast, Joel Hard says VPSOs are so critical to public safety in villages, that...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy re-emphasizes public safety, PFD, education and infrastructure as priorities for his supplemental budget and the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023. The Governor’s proposed budget continues the trend of less state spending while...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced $10 million to advance his number one priority of public safety by supporting the People First Initiative and assisting children, youth, and families through the Office of Children’s Services. This budget amendment is part...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court Craig Stowers, who passed away last week.“My family sends thoughts and prayers to the family and...

– Governor Mike Dunleavy challenged the proposed new definition of WOTUS, Waters of the United States, in comments submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) this week. The Biden Administration is...

Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced three bills, a portion of the People First Initiative, intended to address several public safety issues in Alaska. The three pieces of legislation focus on statutory changes in sex trafficking, victim protection, and...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the loss of former Alaska State Senator Johnny Ellis who represented Anchorage. The former legislator passed away on February 9, 2022.“My family offers our sincerest condolences to the family and...

Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy today opened the nomination period for the 2022 First Lady’s Volunteer Awards. The annual awards, started in 1975 by First Lady Bella Hammond, recognize and pay tribute to exceptional volunteers who have made an extraordinary...

January 12, 2022 (Anchorage) – The Dunleavy Administration today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State of Alaska and federal boards and commissions. Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Kara Nelson – WasillaTerm: 1/4/2022 – 7/1/2023Kathleen...

Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 331  establishing the Alaska Food Security and Independence Task Force. Alaska currently imports 95 percent of its food supplies at a cost of $2 billion per year. The global pandemic triggered supply chain...

Feb. 7, 2022 (Palmer) – Today, at an industrial manufacturing shop in Palmer, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy celebrated the work of Alaskan entrepreneurs who are manufacturing and exporting innovative medical, commercial, and industrial products from Alaska.“These...

February 3, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State legislator Martin Moore Sr., who passed away this morning.“My family and I wish to extend...

Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced his second bill from a package of energy legislation intended to promote energy independence, long-term cost reductions, and competitive markets in both urban and rural Alaska.House Bill 301 and Senate Bill 179 will allow...

February 1, 2022 (Juneau) - Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced the first bill in a package of energy legislation intended to promote energy independence, long-term cost reductions, and competitive markets in both urban and rural Alaska.Senate Bill 177 will...

January 31, 2022 (Juneau) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today he is appointing and reappointing 17 Alaskans to various State of Alaska boards and commissions.Alaska Labor Relations AgencyPaula Harrison – Anchorage (reappointed)Term: 3/1/2022 -...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy points to the merits of a new independent analysis on the Alaska LNG project, which estimates that the pricing of Alaska’s liquefied natural gas project would be lower than pricing for other U.S. projects that are competing for the...

Alaska and the coalition of states’ victory at the U.S. Supreme Court against the federal vaccine mandate for large employers has forced OSHA to permanently withdraw that rule. “Alaskan employers, businesses, and individuals can count on my administration to fight...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has joined Texas in federal court to stop the federal government from requiring National Guard members to obtain COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of their service to the state of Alaska and its people.Governor Dunleavy and Texas...

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy addressed Alaskans and the Legislature tonight in his fourth State of the State speech, expressing a positive vision for Alaska’s future by working together. He delivered his speech before members of the Senate and House, in person, in...