Newsroom
Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day 2025
WHEREAS, throughout American history, generations of military servicemen and women have embodied patriotism by sacrificing their own personal safety and wellbeing to protect our country, our people, our freedom , and the values we cherish; and WHEREAS, too many of...
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Senator Judy Salo
Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff September 18th, in honor of Judy Salo, in accordance with the family's wishes. Former Senator Judy Salo served in the Alaska House and Senate from 1989 to 1996 representing the Kenai Peninsula. She was a...
A Tribute to Charlie Kirk and the First Amendment
Fellow Alaskans, Throughout the history of the United States there have been moments of national loss that remind us of the values that bind us together as Americans. Today, I write this as not only your governor, but as a citizen of our great country who is...
Alaska Clean Energy Week 2025
WHEREAS, Alaska is filled with more sustainable energy potential than nearly any place on earth. That potential includes generation from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, tidal, biomass, geothermal, and hydrogen sources, but it also includes nuclear,...
Forensic Science Week 2025
WHEREAS, quality forensic science plays an essential role in the criminal justice system by providing impartial, scientific information that helps to solve crimes, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty; and WHEREAS, forensic science plays a...
Alaska Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2025
WHEREAS, education is the foundation for individual opportunity, family stability and community prosperity, and adult education and family literacy programs play a vital role in ensuring that all Alaskans have the tools they need to succeed; and WHEREAS, Alaska...
Patriot Day 2025
WHEREAS, today marks 24 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, although the attacks were intended to divide our Great Nation, Americans responded by joining together in a remarkable...
Honoring the Memory of Charlie Kirk
As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day 2025
WHEREAS, providing healthy environments for infants and children to develop and grow is essential in ensuring the well-being and productivity of future generations of Alaskans; and WHEREAS, consuming alcohol at any stage of pregnancy can cause Fetal Alcohol...
Patriot Day 2025
I, Mike Dunleavy, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to honor those we lost and those who defended our freedoms on this fateful day 24 years ago by recommitting to live in the...
Suicide Prevention Week 2025
WHEREAS, protecting the health and wellness of all Alaskans is essential to ensuring a stronger future for our families and communities; and WHEREAS, suicide is the most tragic consequence of mental and emotional illness and distress, and is one of the top ten...
Alaska Blood Donation Week 2025
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is committed to protecting its residents and those visiting our Great State by ensuring that our medical centers have a safe and sufficient supply of blood; and WHEREAS, a local in-state sufficient blood supply is crucial for treating...
Recovery Month 2025
WHEREAS, it is imperative for all Alaskans to understand the critical need for affordable, accessible, and high-quality substance abuse treatment; and WHEREAS, substance abuse, co-occurring mental disorders, and related physical illnesses are significant public...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025
WHEREAS, our children are our most precious resource, and their well-being is vital to a bright future for Alaska; and WHEREAS, cancer is a life-altering diagnosis for anyone, and its impact is felt more profoundly when it touches a child and their family; and...
Alaska Legislature Deprives Alaskan Students of Better Educational Opportunities
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy admonished the Alaska Legislature for its persistent inaction on policy reform to improve educational outcomes for Alaska's students. Despite being ranked 51st in the nation, the Alaska legislature has demonstrated a remarkable lack of...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Stephen J. Cox as Alaska Attorney General
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as the next Attorney General of Alaska, with the appointment effective Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Governor Dunleavy highlighted Cox’s broad legal, regulatory, and leadership credentials –...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Agreement With Federal Permitting Council to Streamline Infrastructure Development
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that the State of Alaska has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to improve coordination and transparency in permitting major infrastructure projects across the state....
Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Minneapolis, Minnesota
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I...
Alaska Hydropower Day 2025
WHEREAS, Alaska is a state rich in energy with an abundance of natural resources and remains committed to their responsible development to promote long-term prosperity for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, hydropower continues to play a vital role in Alaska’s energy...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Attorney General Treg Taylor’s Resignation
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy accepted Attorney General Treg Taylor’s resignation. The Governor appointed Taylor in 2021, making him the third longest-serving attorney general since statehood. Taylor’s last day will be Friday, August 29. “Attorney General Treg...
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day 2025
WHEREAS, fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. It is made legally and used pharmaceutically but has also become a prevalent substance in counterfeit pills and is frequently...
Janelle Earls Named Acting Commissioner of Revenue
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Janelle Earls acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue effective today. Earls is currently the department's administrative services director, responsible for preparing and implementing its annual budget. She...
Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Legislator Clark Gruening
Governor Dunleavy ordered flags to be flown at half-staff August 8th in honor of Clark Gruening in accordance with the family’s wishes. “Rose and I are saddened by the passing of Clark Gruening. He came from a long legacy of public service and devoted much of his...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Two Administrative Orders to Improve Government Efficiency and Regulatory Reform
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the signing of two new Administrative Orders designed to ensure Alaska’s government operates more efficiently, transparently, and effectively while creating a regulatory environment that supports growth, investment, and job...
United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day 2025
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has bravely protected our country’s shores since August 4, 1790, and is the nation’s oldest continuous seafaring service; and WHEREAS, nearly three-quarters of Alaskans reside along our 47,300 miles of coastline, and the Coast...
Farmers Market Week 2025
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999 to raise awareness of efforts nationwide for producers to sell directly to customers; and WHEREAS, a farmers market is an organized assembly of...
Community Health Center Week 2025
WHEREAS, for over fifty years, community health centers have delivered accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured members of communities across the Nation; and WHEREAS, a community health center’s board is composed of patients to ensure that...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement Ahead of Special Session
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued the following statement ahead of the Special Session beginning August 2: "The Alaska Legislature will gather in Juneau tomorrow for a special session focused on public education reform and increasing Alaska’s food production and...
Shooting Sports Month 2025
WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year-round. From hiking to hunting, many of those activities involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, many Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to use firearms to feed and protect their families,...
Alaska National Guard Day 2025
WHEREAS, since before World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our Nation when called by federal service and Alaska National Guard members stand...
