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Governor Dunleavy Visits Local Law Enforcement Posts on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 9, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day this year visited posts where law enforcement officers were stationed and delivered pizza to show the State’s gratitude. Governor Dunleavy visited the law enforcement...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of expanding equality and justice for all helped advance our Nation and redirect the conversation about race for generations of Americans; andWHEREAS, born during a time of heightened racial discrimination and oppression...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Former Representative Jules Wright
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their deepest sympathies to the family of former Alaska Representative Jules Wright, Department of Commerce Commissioner Julie Anderson’s father, who passed away yesterday.
Biden Administration Continues to Shut Down Alaska’s Domestic Energy Production with “No Action” Decision
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) signaled that it plans to close millions of acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) that has been available for responsible resource...
Alaska Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of all Alaskans is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska. It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties and responsibilities of their law enforcement officers and agencies; andWHEREAS, we...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of all Alaskans is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska. It is important that all citizens know and understand the duties and responsibilities of their law enforcement officers and agencies; and WHEREAS, we...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force Members
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy released the list of eleven Alaskans who will serve on the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force. The mission of the task force is to better understand the unintended bycatch of fish such as halibut and salmon caught in both State and...
Dunleavy Administration Urges a Quick Decision over Higher Education Fund Savings Account
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has asked the Alaska Department of Law to request an expedited ruling for yesterday’s lawsuit filed by students over the Higher Education Investment Fund (HEIF). The funds at issue are the balance of the fund that was not used or...
Governor Dunleavy Declares a Disaster Emergency Due to Severe Winter Storms
January 3, 2022 (Anchorage) – The Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy, today, declared a disaster emergency in the following Boroughs and areas of the state impacted by severe winter storms, extreme winds, and extreme cold temperatures: • Delta/Greely REAA, and Copper...
Restructuring the “Beast” of the Health & Social Services Department
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy will issue an executive order to restructure the Department of Health and Social Services into two departments in the upcoming legislative session. The Department’s Commissioner, Adam Crum, addresses the efficiencies and potential...
Mentoring Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are Alaska’s future, and it is important that we strengthen and challenge their minds through effective mentoring; andWHEREAS, a mentor dedicates time to a young person to help them develop personal strength and reach their full potential...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Three Judicial Appointments
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced three appointees today to the Alaska Superior Court. The judges were selected from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Juneau Superior Court: Marianna Carpeneti has been an Alaskan for 36 ½ years and...
Governor Dunleavy Awards $2.1 Million to UAA for Recruiting and Retaining Nursing Faculty
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that $2.1 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds have been awarded to the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) College of Health to increase the school’s capacity to train registered...
Backlog Cleared, Statewide, in Sexual Assault Examination Kits
December 10, 2021 (Anchorage) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered on his promise to clear the backlog on testing for thousands of unsubmitted sexual assault examination kits from across the state.“We’ve put in place internal steps to prevent this kind...
Hobo Jim Day
WHEREAS, Jim Varsos, widely known as Hobo Jim, was born in 1952 in Indiana. Raised in Madison, Wisconsin, Hobo Jim had a love for music from a young age, and picked up the guitar at age 12; andWHEREAS, his lifelong dream of becoming a country musician led him to...
DCCED Commissioner Julie Anderson to retire next month Governor Dunleavy appreciates her service to Alaska
Governor Mike Dunleavy is regretfully announcing the retirement of Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Commissioner Julie Anderson. Her retirement will be effective January 14, 2022. “Commissioner Anderson’s unwavering belief and vision for...
50th Anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
WHEREAS, the United States of America and the State of Alaska had a duty to resolve the land claims of the Alaska Native peoples, and the settlement of those claims was integral to the future of Alaska and the country. The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay in 1968...
Dunleavy Administration’s FY23 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety, PFD, Education and Infrastructure Budget priorities achieved again without job-killing new taxes
Governor Mike Dunleavy released the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget today, continuing his commitment to invest in the priorities most important to Alaskans such as public safety, education, infrastructure development and the PFD. The budget was prepared with input...
People First Initiative Launches Addressing Safety and Prevention
December 14, 2021 (Anchorage) – The Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy, today, is launching the People First Initiative to address several public safety issues facing Alaska. There will be five major intersecting topics, including:Domestic violence and sexual...
Governor Dunleavy Directs Funding to Continue Momentum of Tourism Recovery
December 13, 2021 (Anchorage) –Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced two grants to continue the momentum of recovery for the $4.5 billion Alaska tourism industry. Governor Dunleavy announced a $5 million federal grant in his proposed fiscal year 2023...
Governor Dunleavy, DOT Commissioner Anderson Announce AMHS Infrastructure Plan
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson announced their plan to re-energize the Alaska Marine Highway System. Among the significant capital investments is a new ocean-class vessel to replace the 57-year-old Tustumena...
Passing of Robert Joseph Dole
Following a presidential proclamation from President Joseph Biden recognizing Robert Joseph Dole, a World War II veteran who recovered from near-fatal wounds to become the U.S. Senate Republican leader and a three-time presidential candidate, the United States...
Governor Dunleavy Announces 2021 Holiday Open House
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy invite Alaskans to the Governor’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House at the Governor’s Residence, to be held Tuesday, December 7th, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.“Rose and I are looking forward to finally hosting this...
Governor Dunleavy Doing Well After Shoulder Surgery
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is recovering and doing well after shoulder surgery this morning. Like many Alaskans, the Governor’s wear and tear on his shoulder is from a lifetime of sports and physical activity. The repair of his shoulder is long overdue, the...
Broadband Task Force Report, Comprehensive and Timely
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy thanked the 14-member Governor’s Task Force on Broadband for its comprehensive and timely report on how best to connect all Alaskans with affordable, high-speed broadband. “The task force members are an incredibly diverse group of...
DOA, More than a Junk Drawer of Services, Podcast Says
The DMV, as an institution, may never escape comedic quips about bureaucracy. However, the Alaska DMV, Division of Motor Vehicles, undertook innovations in the worst of times -- the pandemic -- and residents are approving, says Paula Vrana, the new commissioner for...
Governor Dunleavy Criticizes USDA Plan to Reinstate the Roadless Rule
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today sharply criticized federal plans announced to lock up significant parts of the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is taking steps to repeal the 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule and reinstate restrictions...
Governor Dunleavy Forms Task Force to Review Bycatch
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued an Administrative Order that forms the Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force, (ABRT), to help better understand unintended bycatch of high value fishery resources in State and federal waters.“It’s imperative that the state’s...
U.S. District Court Judge Rules ARPA’s Tax Mandate Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge today struck down as unconstitutional part of a federal law that imposes burdensome restrictions on how states spend COVID-19 relief funds.Alaska was among a coalition of 13 states to challenge a Biden administration edict contained in...
Reconciliation Bill Breaks Native Trust, Undoes Arctic Economic Opportunity
In an op-ed published today in the Washington Examiner, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat President John Hopson Jr. shared a unified view reminding Congress of its obligations under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as members...
