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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...
Governor Dunleavy, Legislators Celebrate Successful Education Legislation
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his intent to sign into law the Alaska Reads Act, a bipartisan effort with rural and urban support, which lays the groundwork to improve students reading skills through increased accountability and resources. The...
First Lady Completing Quarantine in Japan
The Office of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that First Lady Rose Dunleavy is concluding a quarantine for COVID-19 in Japan. The First Lady, who accompanied the Governor on a trade mission to the Asian nation, tested positive for the virus at the...
Governor Dunleavy Concludes Energy Mission to Japan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday concluded a trade mission to Japan. The Governor met with Japanese companies, utilities, and government ministries about procuring Alaska’s natural gas while also assessing the state’s potential to export various new sources...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers, marking the first aerial attack by...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Alaska Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. Alaska Commission on Aging Cheryl La Follette – Anchorage Term: 5/25/2022 – 3/1/2024 Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services Benjamin Knowles –...
Governor Dunleavy Concludes Successful First Annual Sustainable Energy Conference
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy wrapped up the first Sustainable Energy Conference on Thursday, May 26, 2022, celebrating the robust conversations surrounding renewable energy and energy independence in Alaska. The conference was a three-day event featuring some 90...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes and people from all over the world travel to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, an abundance of recreational...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and we recognize the generations of brave, selfless, patriotic men and women who have served in the military, and have given their lives protecting and defending our...
EPA and the Biden Administration Block Alaska’s Rights, Threaten Alaska’s Entire Mining Industry
The Biden Administration’s latest action under the federal Clean Water Act against the Pebble Project would prevent the project from even having a chance to move through a fair and complete permitting process. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is warning Alaskans about...
