Patriot Day September 11, 2020 WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the American people endured the worst terrorist attack on United States soil in the nation’s history; and WHEREAS, while the attacks were meant to divide our great nation, Americans responded by standing together in a remarkable display of unity, resolve, and compassion for one another that represented the best of […]
🎥📺 9/10 COVID-19 Townhall September 10, 2020 The Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy hosted a virtual townhall to answer Alaskans questions concerning the health, science and medical information related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Suicide Prevention Week September 6, 2020 WHEREAS, every Alaskan life is precious, and the State of Alaska is committed to nurturing and cultivating healthy communities and creating opportunities for all Alaskans; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s suicide rate is twice the national average, impacting both urban and rural Alaskan communities. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Alaska Natives between the […]
Governor Reaches Settlement Agreement with Alaska Personnel Board September 4, 2020 I recently resolved a complaint under the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act. The complaint concerned communications my office made to Alaskans through print and online advertising. Most of the communications complained of did not violate the Alaska Executive Ethics Act. But some of these communications referred to two legislators who, unbeknownst to my staff at […]
Dunleavy Administration Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Oil and Gas Tax Credit Bonds September 4, 2020 Today the Alaska Supreme Court, in Forrer v. State of Alaska, struck down legislation enacted under the previous Walker administration in 2018 that authorized the issuance of “subject-to-appropriation” bonds to pay outstanding cashable oil and gas tax credits. According to the Department of Revenue, there is $743 million in outstanding tax credits that were eligible […]