Governor Walker shares recent progress on improving public safety May 18, 2018 No. 18-068 ANCHORAGE- Today, Governor Bill Walker shared improvements to public safety in Alaska, including the recent High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) designation, and progress on the Public Safety Action Plan, the administration’s multi-faceted approach to address crime in Alaska. Governor Walker praised ongoing partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies helping […]
75th Anniversary of the Battle of Attu May 16, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim May 17-19, 2018 as: 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Attu in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to solemnly remember the sacrifices of the soldiers and their families, the residents of the Attu Village, and celebrate the strength of our armed forces. Read more
Governor Walker issues Administrative Order addressing homelessness May 15, 2018 No. 18-067 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed Administrative Order No 294, strengthening the Alaska Council on the Homeless. The Administrative Order expands the duties of the Council to coordinate services and resources across state agencies to implement Alaska’s Plan to End Long Term Homelessness, focusing on housing stability, increased employment and income, and meeting […]
Governor Walker lowers flags to half-staff in honor Peace Officers Memorial Day May 14, 2018 Governor Bill Walker asks that all Alaska state flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 15, and National Police Week (May 14 – May 19). The White House has also ordered the lowering of all United States flags on May 15. Read more
Arbor Day May 14, 2018 NOW THEREFORE, I, Bill Walker, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim May 21, 2018 as: Arbor Day in Alaska, and encourage citizens to plant trees in their communities, provide ongoing maintenance, management, and care of local trees and forested areas, and promote the livelihood of these assets for future generations of Alaskans. Read more