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Governor Mourns the Passing of Former Senate President Clem Tillion
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former Senate President Clem Tillion who passed away this week. “The First Lady and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of...
Governor Recognizes Passing of Former State Legislator Bill Hudson
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that Alaska state flags fly at half-staff sunrise to sunset on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in honor of Bill Hudson.
Governor Recognizes Passing of Former State Legislator Bill Hudson
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State Legislator Bill Hudson who passed away October 11, 2021. “The First Lady and I extend our condolences to the family and...
First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony Honors Seven Alaskans
(Anchorage) – Today, First Lady Rose Dunleavy congratulated the recipients of the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award at the ceremonial luncheon at the Governor’s Anchorage office. First Lady and her selection committee are honored to continue the tradition of...
State navigable waters lawsuit pushes back on federal overreach
The State of Alaska is suing to force the federal government to recognize state ownership of submerged lands beneath four Interior rivers, continuing Governor Mike Dunleavy’s defense of state sovereignty against federal overreach. The action filed in federal...
New Podcast Launches to Share Info FirstHand
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s office today announced the launch of a new podcast dedicated to reaching Alaskans with State government news. Called FirstHand, the podcast features familiar State voices, including commissioners and subject matter experts in Alaska...
Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute recognizes the first full week of October as Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week to celebrate and foster the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our state’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance, highlights the talent...
Winter Weather Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaskans living in the Last Frontier are challenged daily by all types of weather emergencies and must be prepared when they strike; and WHEREAS, Alaskan winters bring unique beauty and recreational opportunities. As snow and ice blanket the landscape,...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Former Rep. Anthony Vaska
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their deepest sympathies to the loved ones and friends of former State Representative Anthony Vaska who passed away September 29th. “The First Lady and I wish to express our heartfelt...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Administrative Order Establishing Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order No. 324 to establish the Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioid Remediation. “The opioid epidemic has affected many lives in Alaska and across the nation,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Across our state,...
Careers in Construction Month
WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of the largest in our nation, employing more than five million individuals in the U.S., and construction professionals play a critical role in Alaska’s economy and development; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s world class system of...
Fire Prevention Month
WHEREAS, fire safety and prevention are of utmost importance for every Alaskan. Each year, fires cause devastating personal injury and property loss throughout our state; and WHEREAS, in 2020, there were 861 residential structures fires reported in Alaska,...
Alaska Manufacturing Day
WHEREAS, craftsmanship and ingenuity is imbedded in the legacy of the Last Frontier and has helped shape this Great State into what it is today; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s staggering size, natural beauty, vast resources, and strategic location are the envy of the...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. Domestic Violence is widespread and devastating to many Alaskan families, and it is crucial that we combat these crimes; and WHEREAS, the physical and emotional scars of domestic violence...
Pedestrian Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s many road systems and trails provide some of the most breathtaking views in the world, making Alaska an excellent location for travel via bicycles and walking; and WHEREAS, biking and walking are healthy and eco-friendly transportation options,...
Paula Vrana Named Commissioner of Administration Acting Commissioner Amanda Holland is retiring
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is proud to announce the appointment of Paula Vrana as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration. Commissioner Vrana has served as deputy commissioner of the department since January 2019. She is an attorney and lifelong...
Dunleavy Administration Announces Successful Completion of Land Exchange
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce a successful land exchange through the Alaska Mental Health Trust (AMHT), which increases support for the Southeast logging industry and Alaska’s mental health treatment programs. This significant work by the...
Governor Dunleavy to Convene Special Session on October 4
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy amended his Executive Proclamation convening the Thirty-Second Legislature into a fourth special session, which will now be held on October 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The Governor’s proclamation was further amended to add specific...
Governor Dunleavy Visits the Kenai Peninsula for Cabinet Meeting
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy this week convened his cabinet on the Kenai Peninsula. The cabinet meeting coincided with a tour of the Marathon Petroleum Refinery and the Kenai Peninsula College’s Process Technology Center. “Kenai is Alaska’s playground, and I call...
Hunting and Fishing Day
WHEREAS, Alaska is abundant in diverse wildlife and its vast and expansive landscape provides bountiful resources; andWHEREAS, from big game hunting to sport fishing, Alaska’s hunting and fishing heritage is essential to the State’s economic and social well-being...
Hundreds of Health Care Workers Coming to Alaska as State Provides Support to Hospitals and Health Care Providers
(Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that hundreds of medical personnel are coming to Alaska to assist the State’s health care facilities. Nearly 300 registered nurses and more than 100 certified nursing assistants or patient care technicians...
Governor Appoints Amanda Browning to Palmer District Court
Governor Mike Dunleavy filled a judicial vacancy on the Palmer District Court today by appointing Amanda Browning to the position. Browning served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Alaska Department of Law in Kenai and Sitka before serving as a Magistrate...
Governor Dunleavy Responds To Decrease in Crime Rate in 2020 Crime in Alaska Report
(Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement in regard to the 2020 Crime in Alaska report that shows a decrease in Alaska’s overall crime rate by 18.5%. The total number of reported violent crimes decreased by 3.7% and the...
Governor Recognizes Passing of Former Representative Jeannette James
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their sympathies today to the family and friends of former Alaska Representative Jeannette James who passed away this week. In 1998, James was elected as a member of the Alaska House of...
Dunleavy Administration and Companies Send More Fish to Yukon River Communities
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to see another shipment of salmon heading to the Yukon River, a region dealing with the hardship of low fish escapements this summer. The state of Alaska recently sent shipments of salmon worth $60,000 and helped coordinate...
Alaska Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve access to opportunities to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to lead prosperous and productive lives; and WHEREAS, Alaska Adult Education and Literacy programs have been serving Alaskans since 1942 with...
Forensic Science Week
WHEREAS, quality forensic science plays a vital role in investigating crimes, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty; and WHEREAS, forensic science plays a critical role in public outreach and crime prevention, and is evolving in its role as an...
Governor Applauds Progress on Public Safety Initiative for DNA Funding
Governor Mike Dunleavy, today, thanked the Alaska Legislature for approving his $1.1 million in funding for DNA technicians Tuesday. Public Safety is Governor Dunleavy’s top priority, and the funding advances a top public safety initiative. “I’m really pleased the...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Two New Communications Staffers
Governor Mike Dunleavy is proud to announce the arrival this week of two new Deputy Press Secretaries: Patty Sullivan and Shannon Mason. Sullivan is a longtime Alaska journalist and public relations professional with 11 years as a journalist in print, radio, and TV...
Governor Dunleavy Issues a Statement on Legislature’s 2021 PFD Decision
Following the Alaska Legislature’s decision today to appropriate only $1100 for the 2021 Permanent Fund Dividend, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement. “In a year when the Alaska Permanent Fund earned almost $20 billion, and the total value of the...
