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Rural Transit Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s state road system spans over 5,600 miles, with many communities not connected to the national highway system; and WHEREAS, the National Transit Assistance Program celebrated the Nation's first Rural Transit Day on July 16, 2019; and WHEREAS, this...
Alaskans will Start Receiving the 2022 PFD on September 20th
July 15, 2022, (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that the electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends will begin September 20th, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October. It will be a single payment to all eligible...
Alaska Governor Dunleavy Turns to Courts to Compel Feds to Address Contaminated Lands Conveyed under ANCSA
July 15, 2022, (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said Alaska has exhausted all options before filing a complaint today in U.S. District Court to compel the U.S. government to take responsibility for and address contaminated sites that it conveyed to...
Another Victory for Alaska’s Statehood Defense
Governor Mike Dunleavy celebrates another victory for Alaska’s Statehood Defense initiative as the Federal Government is ending their claim to approximately 91 miles of the North Fork and Middle Fork of the Fortymile River. “This is a significant moment for...
Dunleavy Signs State Insurance Catastrophe Reserve Account Bill
(Anchorage, AK) – This week, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed into law legislation to prudently align the State Insurance Catastrophe Reserve Account with the state’s need by cutting excess insurance. House Bill 102 (HB 102), introduced by Governor Dunleavy and...
Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Senator Dennis Egan
2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Juneau Mayor and Alaska State Senator Dennis Egan, who passed away this morning. “Dennis was a dedicated public servant who...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Alaska Boards and Commissions
(Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment and nomination of Alaskans to various State and Federal boards and commissions. Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Diane Fielden – Soldotna (reappointment) Term: 7/1/2022 –...
Governor Dunleavy Signs HB 127, Major Milestone for ARRC Seward Dock Update
2022 (Seward, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 127 (HB 127) into law, marking a milestone for the proposed Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) Seward cruise ship passenger dock project. HB 127 expands the authority of the Alaska Municipal Bond...
Independence Day
WHEREAS, over 200 years ago, a group of visionaries, our founding fathers, set out to establish a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy - affirming and safeguarding each citizen’s right to pursue their...
Drunk Driving Victims’ Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road systems provide the ability for necessary transportation of Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers; and...
Governor Dunleavy Signs FY23 State Budget Investments in public safety, education, rural Alaska and infrastructure while saving $1.6 billion
(Anchorage, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed the FY23 state operating and capital budgets into law. The spending plan moves Alaska into a new direction with prudent and fiscally responsible investments in public safety, public education, the...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Kim Kovol Acting Commissioner for the Department of Family and Community Services
(Anchorage) - Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Kim Kovol as acting commissioner of the new Alaska Department of Family and Community Services. The new department will commence operations on Friday, July 1, 2022. Governor Dunleavy’s Executive Order 121 divided...
Governor Dunleavy Reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Religious Liberty and the First Amendment
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court decision on expression of religious acts. “This is a significant decision for the First Amendment, freedom of religion, and the people of Alaska,”...
Alaska Lemonade Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are the future of our Great State, and it is vital for us to provide them with the educational opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential; and WHEREAS, one such opportunity is Lemonade Day, a national program offering our...
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is thankful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS, the Korea...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Akis Gialopsos Acting DNR Commissioner
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Akis Gialopsos acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Outgoing DNR Commissioner Corri Feige announced she was leaving the department earlier this month to spend more time with her...
Governor Dunleavy Reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
(Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement after today's decision by the United States Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. "I like many Alaskans, am pro life. I also recognize that many Alaskans are pro choice. The recent...
DEC Commissioner Jason Brune Appointed to Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Jason Brune to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees. Brune will replace outgoing DNR Commissioner Corri Feige. Commissioner...
Governor Dunleavy Applauds Today’s Supreme Court Decision Protecting Second Amendment Rights
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed a Second Amendment affirming decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that struck down New York’s firearm licensing regime as unconstitutional. “This is undoubtedly a significant win for the Second Amendment and law-abiding...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Rampart School Bill
June 20, 2022 (Rampart, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed into law a bill allowing the Rampart School to become part of the Yukon Koyukuk School District (YKSD). The bill, SB 198, was introduced by Governor Dunleavy in February and allows for maximum...
45th Anniversary of TAPS Operations
WHEREAS, the largest oilfield in North America was discovered at Prudhoe Bay with the successful Prudhoe Bay State No. 1 well in 1968; and WHEREAS, the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) began at the Tonsina River in March 1975 and over the...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, this commemoration dates back to June...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Three Judicial Appointees
June 16, 2022 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced three appointees to the Alaska Superior Court. The judges were selected from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Anchorage Superior Court Ian Wheeles has been...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointment to Permanent Fund Board of Trustees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Gabrielle "Ellie" Rubenstein to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Rubenstein will take the seat of William "Bill" Moran, who is retiring from the board after 16 years of...
DNR Commissioner Corri Feige Announces Resignation
Governor Mike Dunleavy regretfully accepted Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri Feige’s resignation today. Commissioner Feige has served Alaskans from the beginning of the administration, and is leaving to devote more time to her family. Her last day...
Governor Dunleavy Announces First 2022 Salmon Donation to Yukon Kuskokwim Region
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the first salmon donation of 2022 on June 10, 2022, for communities adversely impacted by poor salmon returns to the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers. The partnership between the State of Alaska, Kwik’Pak Fisheries, Alaska Interior...
Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska’s vast natural environment includes terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems supporting native populations of wild plants, fish and wildlife, as well as cultivated crops and livestock; and WHEREAS, the introduction and spread of harmful...
Governor Dunleavy Thanks DEED Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson for Years of Service
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson, who is departing from his role as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Commissioner Johnson publicly...
