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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...
Governor Dunleavy Administration Appealing to Ninth Circuit to Open Federal Land for Native Vietnam Vets’ Allotments and State Land Selections
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said the State of Alaska will continue to push the U.S. Department of Interior to open 28 million acres of federal land in Alaska for land allotments that are due to Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans and land selections due to the State....
Governor Dunleavy Kicks Off First Sustainable Energy Conference, Signs Microreactor Bill
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy gave opening remarks this morning at the first Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, a three-day event where some 90 speakers and a total of nearly 500 attendees are meeting to strategize on how to lower energy costs in Alaska, harness renewable energy, and make Alaska energy independent.
Nancy Dahlstrom Steps Down as Corrections Commissioner
Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom submitted her resignation to Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday. Dahlstrom served as corrections commissioner since the beginning of the Dunleavy Administration in December 2018. The resignation took...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns the Passing of Former Legislator Glenn Hackney
May 23, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Alaska legislator Glenn Hackney, who passed away last week. “My family sends our thoughts and prayers to the family...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has...
Legislature Confirms Dunleavy Administration Priorities: Reading bill, energy diversification, People First initiative, public safety and more
The 32nd Session of the Alaska Legislature ended yesterday with the completion of a wide range of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s legislative and policy priorities that will move Alaska towards a more secure and stable future. “This year’s session was the culmination of a...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on PFD Vote
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement shortly after the Alaska Senate, by a super-majority vote of 15 out of 20 senators, passed a budget with one of the largest Permanent Fund Dividend in Alaska’s history through bipartisan effort: “The...
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony Honors Eight Alaskans
Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated eight recipients of the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Residence in Juneau, Alaska. First Lady Dunleavy and her selection committee are honored to continue the...
Peace Officers Memorial Day & Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of...
Governor Dunleavy Highlights Pompeo, Ritter, Richmond, Edwards Among 80 Speakers at Energy Conference, May 24-26
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s upcoming Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference brings together subject matter experts and policymakers to engage in robust conversations about Alaska’s vast sustainable resources -- tidal, geothermal, hydro, solar, wind, and hydrogen....
Alaska Mining Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s expansive landscapes are known to contain tremendous deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, coal, gravel, rare earth minerals, and other critical and strategic minerals which are an essential component of our nation’s economic and national...
Nurses Week & School Nurses Day
WHEREAS, nurses are a critical part of health care in Alaska, and the men and women who choose this field of work are devoted, professional, and expertly trained. They bring compassion, understanding, and comfort to patients while using their advanced medical...
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, children are Alaska’s most valuable asset and the future of our Great State. High quality care, stimulating learning environments, and positive early experiences help prepare them for a bright and successful future; and WHEREAS, parents are the most...
National Day of Prayer
WHEREAS, in 1952, a joint resolution by Congress declared an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 the law was amended, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday in May each year; and WHEREAS, faith has played a significant role in American history, inspiring...
Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to safety and justice; and WHEREAS, there is a nationwide crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) and a serious problem in Alaska; and WHEREAS, the Urban Indian Health Institute’s (UIHI) 2018 report ranked...
AEA, Railbelt utilities pursue Kenai Peninsula’s largest hydropower project in 30 years
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), in partnership with the Railbelt utilities, has filed a license amendment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an initial step in pursuing the Dixon Diversion. The addition of Dixon Diversion would be the largest...
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, public and firefighter safety is the first priority in all wildland fire management activities within our state, and agencies and organizations in Alaska share common goals to provide protection and reduce loss of life and property while preserving and...
Governor Dunleavy Addresses Fentanyl Crisis in Alaska
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy addressed the fentanyl crisis in Alaska, highlighting the effort of healthcare officials and others to spread the warning: one pill can kill. As fentanyl and fentanyl precursors flow from China to Mexico, the drug makes...
Agriculture Day
WHEREAS, agriculture plays an integral role in the success of every civilization, and was instrumental to the settlement of Alaska. From farmers feeding the miners of the 1800’s gold rush to the settlers of the Tanana Valley, Alaskan frontiersman have seen the...
Correctional Officers Week
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers are trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to maintaining safe and secure correctional facilities and ensuring public safety; and WHEREAS, the duties of Correctional Officers include the supervision, care, and rehabilitation...
Older Americans Month
WHEREAS, the number of older Americans who call Alaska home continues to rise; enriching our communities through their experiences and sharing their strength and resilience; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s older people are esteemed members of our society, and their wealth of...
Small Business Week
WHEREAS, America’s success has been driven by pioneers who think big, take risks, and work hard. In Alaska, we recognize that our small business sector is one of the greatest strengths of our prosperous state; and WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor Main...
Elks National Youth Week
WHEREAS, it is our responsibility to guide, inspire and encourage our youth, to go forth and to serve America, our privilege to manifest a lively interest in all their activities and ambitions, and help them become productive citizens; and WHEREAS, to achieve this...
Water Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is renowned for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and thousands of miles of coastline, all providing a wide variety of water-related activities for Alaskans and visitors to enjoy the unique outdoor opportunities life in the Last Frontier provides; and...
Public Service Recognition Week & State Employee Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, public servants play a critical role in providing and supporting the framework within which Alaska’s schools, businesses, and communities can thrive; and WHEREAS, Alaska is home to thousands of Federal, State and local public servants who work tirelessly...
Building Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans are committed to overseeing and maintaining the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serve our citizens in everyday life and in times of natural disaster; and WHEREAS, our confidence in the resilience of these...
Aviation Appreciation Month
WHEREAS, aviation is an essential part of the Alaskan way of life. Eighty-two percent of Alaska’s communities are inaccessible by road and rely heavily on aviation to provide access for commerce, transportation, emergency medical services, shipment of essential...
