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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, on the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must continue to work together to prevent sexual assault and increase public awareness of the support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at risk; and...
Second Chance Month
WHEREAS, every person is entitled to the inalienable right of being treated with dignity and compassion, and those who have stumbled should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our Great State once again; and WHEREAS, approximately 70 million...
National Public Health Week
WHEREAS, the week of April 1-7, 2024, is National Public Health Week, and the theme for the week is “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health”; each day of the week has a unique theme, and this year’s themes are Civic Engagement, Healthy...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families and loved ones to protect the security and freedom of our Great Nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and commend the children in our...
Alaskan Families Want and Deserve Education Reform
If you read the mainstream papers and blogs and spend just a little bit of time on social media these days, you will see, read, and be told that the education sky is falling. The people promoting this narrative might be right, but not just because of funding....
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 and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to Kick Off Third Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy is excited to welcome world-renowned experts, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers from across the energy spectrum to the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage May 21-23 for the third annual Alaska...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is critical for survival in times of crisis, and as one of the world’s most seismically-active regions, Alaska is highly susceptible to earthquakes; and WHEREAS, of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, over half of...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at State, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska is one of the world’s most seismically active regions and has the most coastline of any U.S. state, and its coastlines...
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff in honor of Former Alaska State Senator Patrick M. Rodey
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska and the United States flags fly at half-staff immediately Friday, March 15th, to sunset on Saturday, March 16th, in honor of Former Alaska State Senator Patrick M. Rodey who died in Anchorage on Dec. 24, 2023. He was...
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes SB 140 Due to Lack of Meaningful Education Reforms
This evening Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 140 due to its absence of educational reforms that had been offered in previous education bills filed. Tonight, he offered the following statement on his decision. “After a thorough analysis and careful...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Three New Superior Court Judges
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his selections to fill Alaska Superior Court judgeships in Sitka, Bethel and Juneau. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Governor Dunleavy’s judicial...
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...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,600 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...
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 provides care to those...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Approximately 30 million people in the United States and 400 million worldwide are affected by Rare Diseases and Disorders; and WHEREAS, there are many different...
Alaska Joins the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Council DON’T QUIT Campaign
Today, Governor Dunleavy announced Alaska’s Participation in the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Council DON’T QUIT! Campaign. The NFGFC will deliver a state-of-the-art DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center to three elementary or middle schools. School nominations...
Governor Dunleavy Holds Press Conference to Address Education Bill and Public Impediment Legislation
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press conference to explain his thoughts on the recently passed education bill SB 140. "We need to fix a couple of things in that bill. We need to make sure that we're addressing the teacher retention issue. We need to make sure...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Legislation to Penalize Obstructing Public Access
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation that addresses concerns related to persons who obstruct access to public places and organizations that encourage and conspire with them. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance public safety by imposing...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson who passed away on Feb. 10. Anderson served in the Alaska House of Representatives for...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces the Alaska Affordability Act
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation to incentivize the private sector to make strategic investments that improve the cost of living in Alaska. The Alaska Affordability Act SB 237 will create a new tax credit. The legislation would allow a business...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
WHEREAS, born July 4, 1911, in Petersburg, Alaska, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaska Native woman of the Tlingit nation who was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a permanent...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Tom Anderson who passed away on Feb. 10. Anderson served in the Alaska House of Representatives for...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Meets with Yukon Government Leadership
This week Governor Mike Dunleavy traveled to Whitehorse to meet with Yukon Government leadership in his first official travel to Yukon as governor. Premier Ranj Pillai hosted Governor Dunleavy, along with Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug...
2024 First Lady Volunteer Awards Nomination Period Now Open
Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy today opened the nomination period for the 2024 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...
Governor Dunleavy Addresses Questions and Misconceptions on Education Reform in Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy held a media availability to answer questions and debunk misconceptions surrounding education policy reforms in Alaska. Selected excerpts are included below. A full recording of the availability is available on Gavel Alaska. On a Base...
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 served for two terms as the 40th President of the United States, reshaping national politics with his...
Cancer Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of possible threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and in Alaska, cancer has been the...
Governor Dunleavy Legislation to Increase Competition and Reduce Energy Costs for Ratepayers
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation to benefit electricity ratepayers by increasing the efficiency of transmission system charges, prioritizing the lowest-cost power, and encouraging the development of new power generation, including renewable...
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 shelter and assistance for those who are experiencing abuse; and...