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Alaska Native Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is a culturally rich and diverse land made up of the Iñupiaq of Northwest Alaska, the Athabascan of the Interior, the Yup’ik and Cup’ik of Southwest Alaska, the Unangax of the Aleutian Islands, the Alutiiq of Southcentral Alaska, and the Tlingit,...
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is a progressive and degenerative brain disease that affects memory, thinking, decision-making, and behavioral processes, and hinders the cognitive ability to care for oneself, eventually leading...
Family Caregivers Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans, regardless of age, ability, or location deserve access to the wide variety of health care options in Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are blessed to live in a time in which medicine and technology allow us to live longer; however, despite these...
Veterans Small Business Week
WHEREAS, veterans own nearly one out of ten of all U.S. companies, employing over five million people and issuing nearly $200 billion in paychecks each year. From Main Street store fronts to virtual high-tech startups that advance America, veteran-owned small...
First Responder Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, courageous individuals, both professional and volunteer, including police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, paramedics, EMTs, 911 dispatchers and operators, search and rescue teams, and other roles in the public safety sector come together as...
A Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Lewiston, Maine
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Vic Fischer, Last Surviving Delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He was 99. Governor Dunleavy has ordered the flags...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Statutory Proposal to Increase the Railbelt’s Energy Security
Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy outlined a proposal to increase energy security for Alaska’s Railbelt through increased Cook Inlet gas production. The announcement previews legislation that will be introduced in the upcoming legislative session to increase...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Vic Fischer, Last Surviving Delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former legislator Vic Fischer, the last surviving delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention. He was 99. Governor Dunleavy has ordered the flags...
Lights On After School Day
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and education of all Alaska’s children is essential to the happiness, success, and well-being of Alaska’s families and communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth can have enriched academic experiences when they are offered diverse...
Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Awards Sally Russell Cox with Shirley Demientieff Award
Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom awarded Sally Russell Cox with the annual Shirley Demientieff award today at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention. Sally Russell Cox has been working with the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) for...
Alaska Territorial Guard Day
WHEREAS, the service of the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG) in the protection of Alaska during World War II represents service above self that is a hallmark of the Alaskan spirit; and WHEREAS, following the assault on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska...
Alaska Day
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1867, Alaska officially became a United States Territory after the formal transfer from Russia; and WHEREAS, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in March of 1867, although the formal transfer did not officially...
Governor Dunleavy Seeks Applicants for House District 40 Seat
Josiah Patkotak’s resignation opens legislative seat Governor Mike Dunleavy is inviting any eligible Alaskan living in House District 40 to apply for the vacant seat. HD-40 covers the farthest north region of the state, stretching from the Kotzebue area north to...
Alaska Manufacturing Day
WHEREAS, craftsmanship and ingenuity is embedded in the legacy of the Last Frontier and has has helped shape our great state into what it is today; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s breathtaking size, natural beauty, bountiful resources, and strategic location are the envy of...
Governor Dunleavy Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alaska. Approximately one in four women and one in seven men in the United States have been victims of domestic violence and over 15.5 million children are exposed to...
Winter Weather Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaskan winters bring distinct beauty and recreational opportunities. Once snow and ice cover the landscape, people in Alaska can ski, snowboard, snow machine, snow shoe, climb or skate on ice, and engage in many other winter activities; and WHEREAS,...
Alaska Startup Week
WHEREAS, entrepreneurs and startup businesses play a vital role in the growth and expansion of Alaska’s economy, creating new businesses and jobs throughout our city, state, and country; and WHEREAS, entrepreneurs demonstrate resiliency, passion, and the ability to...
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 promote the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our state’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance highlights the talent...
Pedestrian Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road and trail networks showcase some of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, making our state an ideal destination for biking and walking, which are healthy and are enjoyed as environmentally friendly transportation options; and...
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 across our state; and WHEREAS, in 2022, there were 823 residential structures fires reported in Alaska, resulting in...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities. Domestic Violence is widespread and devastates many Alaskan families, and it is crucial we combat these crimes; and WHEREAS, the physical and emotional wounds of domestic violence affect men,...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska continues the expansion of broadband and other critical infrastructure for all Alaskans and Alaskans continue to leverage information systems and technology to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, health...
Chiropractic Health Month
WHEREAS, keeping Alaskan families and communities healthy is of utmost importance and directly impacts the success of our great state as a whole. It is vital for the safety and well-being of Alaskans to have access to a variety of treatment options; and WHEREAS,...
Careers in Construction Month
WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of the largest in our nation, employing more than 11 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...
Presidential Proclamation Mourning the Death of Dianne Feinstein
Click here for the Presidential Proclamation: https://flagsexpress.com/flags-half-staff/united-states/Senator-Dianne-Feinstein/
Governor Dunleavy Prepares the State of Alaska for Potential of Federal Government Shutdown
The State of Alaska is prepared to minimize impacts to Alaskans in the event of a federal government shutdown. Governor Dunleavy instructed state executive branch departments to evaluate federal programs administered by the state and review potential impacts to...
Governor Dunleavy Commemorates the Signing of the Kenai Bluff Stabilization Partnership Agreement
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy joined state, federal, and community leaders in Kenai to commemorate the signing of Kenai Bluff Stabilization Partnership Agreement. The agreement between the City of Kenai and the U.S. Department of the Army will allow the Kenai Bluff...
Alaska Clean Energy Week
WHEREAS, clean and renewable energy is part of Alaska’s energy infrastructure and future. It includes generation from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, tidal, biomass, geothermal, and hydrogen sources, but it also includes nuclear, natural gas, and...
Employ Older Workers Week
WHEREAS, older workers play an increasingly important role in maintaining Alaska’s economy and leadership in the global marketplace, adding depth in perspective, social networks, and talent; and WHEREAS, seniors represent a growing percentage of the state’s...