Water Safety Month May 1, 2021 WHEREAS, Alaska is renowned for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and thousands of miles of coastline and Alaskans thrive in, and appreciate, the unique outdoor opportunities life in the Last Frontier provides; and WHEREAS, residents and visitors enjoy endless opportunities for a wide variety of water-related activities including boating, fishing, swimming, and even surfing. Studies have […]
National Historic Preservation Month May 1, 2021 WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth and development, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Alaskans of all ages and walks of life; and WHEREAS, Alaska has many historic […]
Foster Parent Appreciation Month May 1, 2021 WHEREAS, the children of Alaska are our most precious resource and every child deserves a safe, loving, and stable home in which to grow, learn, and play; and WHEREAS, foster parents, including kinship caregivers, face enormous challenges, and display selfess courage as they care for children in need with their only incentive being the desire […]
Governor Dunleavy Ends Alaska COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Signs House Bill 76 April 30, 2021 April 30, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a proclamation today ending the State of Alaska COVID-19 Disaster Declaration. Governor Dunleavy took immediate action following the signing of House Bill 76, legislation that ensures the continuation of COVID-19 federal relief to impacted Alaskans and liability protections for Alaska businesses. “Today I took […]
Governor Announces Improvement in Alaska’s Credit Rating Outlook April 29, 2021 (Juneau) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that Moody’s Investors Service lifted the State of Alaska’s credit rating outlook to stable and reviewed and affirmed the State of Alaska’s general obligation bond rating of Aaa3. The rating agency stated Alaska is expected to meet its funding obligations for the state operating budget using moderate […]