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Dunleavy Administration Will Appeal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Decision
January 8, 2021 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today that the Alaska Department of Law will file an administrative appeal with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pacific Ocean Division, over the Alaska District’s decision to...
1/5/2021 Budget Town Hall
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a town hall to answer questions from Alaskans about the FY22 budget and economic recovery plan he has proposed. DHSS Commissioner Adam Crum and Dr. Anne Zink joined the Governor to answer questions about COVID-19 and the state's...
Mentoring Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are Alaska’s future, and it is important that we strengthen and challenge their minds through effective mentoring; and WHEREAS, a mentor is a reliable presence who dedicates time to a young person to help them develop personal strength and...
12/22/20 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press conference to discuss the Administration's plan to reorganize the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services into two new departments. The Governor also provided an update on COVID-19 in Alaska and the state's efforts to...
Governor Dunleavy to reorganize the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
December 22, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Law to draft an executive order reorganizing the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services into two distinct executive branch departments: the Alaska Department...
Dunleavy Directs Reopening of Silvertip Maintenance Station
December 18, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today directed Commissioner John MacKinnon of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) to reopen the Silvertip Maintenance Station with equipment, personnel, and resources...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Court of Appeals Appointee
December 18, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Timothy W. Terrell to the Court of Appeals. Mr. Terrell has been an Alaska resident for 49 years and has practiced law for over 29 years. He graduated from the University...
12/15/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press briefing to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The Governor was joined by members of his public health team, including DHSS Commissioner Crum and Dr. Anne...
Dunleavy Extends State’s COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Response
December 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective 12:00am, December 16, 2020, until January 15, 2021, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in the State of Alaska. The...
Governor Dunleavy will Introduce Legislation to Protect Alaska’s Economy
Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today his administration will introduce legislation at the start of the 32nd Alaska Legislature that requires state departments and agencies to end existing relationships and partnerships with financial institutions...
FY 2022 Budget Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press briefing to discuss his budget for Fiscal Year 2022 and plan to stabilize the state's economy. His budget and stabilization plan can be found...
A Path Forward: Governor Dunleavy Introduces Budget to Stabilize Alaska’s Economy
December 11, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget package, A Path Forward, with the goal of stabilizing the state’s economy in the wake of a devastating global pandemic while honoring his commitment...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Texas Lawsuit
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today that Alaska joined the Texas lawsuit on election integrity. “I agree with the attorney general that the integrity of this election is a critical bedrock principle of our republican form of government,” said Governor...
Governor Dunleavy Plans to Issue Another COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
(Anchorage) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he will issue another 30 day COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for the State of Alaska. The declaration will go into effect on 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 and expire at 12:01 a.m....
Governor Dunleavy Looks Back on Second Year in Office
December 7, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today released his second annual Report to Alaska, highlighting accomplishments and shared successes with the people of Alaska. Governor Dunleavy issued the following statement: “Let me first say that...
Governor Dunleavy Proclaims December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 7, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, December 7, 2020, as “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: “Reflecting on the loss of human life and the destruction of the Pearl Harbor Base...
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, December 7, 2020, marks the 79th anniversary of the surprise attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1941, a military assault took place on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, claiming the lives of over 2,400...
Governor Dunleavy Declares 2020 December Southeast Storms a Disaster
December 5, 2020 (Juneau, Alaska) –Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed the Disaster Declaration for the storm that caused damage in multiple communities in Southeast Alaska. The Disaster Declaration activates the State of Alaska Public Assistance program which...
Governor Dunleavy, State Emergency Operations are responding to Haines landslides, flooding
Governor Mike Dunleavy and members of his public safety, emergency response and transportation teams are working to provide all necessary assistance to Haines and other Southeast communities following a record-breaking rainstorm that caused widespread flooding and...
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Alaskans is essential for a bright future; and WHEREAS, human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is one of the most deadly infectious diseases, destroying the body’s ability to fight off infections and disease. HIV can lead to...
Governor Dunleavy Provides Additional Financial Support for Anchorage’s Small Businesses
This morning, Governor Mike Dunleavy expedited the release of the remaining $20 million in federal CARES Act funding for the Municipality of Anchorage. The intent is to have the funds distributed to Anchorage based businesses during the Municipality of Anchorage’s...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Rep. Jamie Fisher
November 30, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative James ‘Jamie’ Fisher, a member of the First Alaska State Legislature from 1959-1960....
Adoption Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s children are our future, and every child deserves to experience the security and love of a stable home; and WHEREAS, on an average day, thousands of Alaskan children are unable to remain safely in their homes; as of October 2020, 2,589 children...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Former Legislator Jay Kerttula
November 17, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative and Alaska State Senator Jalmar “Jay” Kerttula who served in the House from 1961 to...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Outbreak Health Orders
November 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a series of COVID-19 Outbreak Health Orders following the issuance of the Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective November 16, 2020 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus...
Governor Dunleavy Announces 57 Boards and Commissions Appointments
November 13, 2020 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today he is appointing and reappointing 57 Alaskans to various State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council Arpad Bruce Magyar – Anchorage Term: 11/5/2020 –...
Governor Dunleavy Urges Alaskans to Take Immediate Action to Slow COVID-19
November 12, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – The rapid spread of COVID-19 cases across Alaska, especially among health care workers and other essential first responders, is placing the state’s emergency response and health care systems at urgent risk. Today Alaska...
Governor Addresses Alaskans on Escalating Spread of COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwQUnIAjthk My fellow Alaskans, I’m speaking to you today because Alaska is facing an escalating crisis that I need your help to solve. Like the rest of the nation, Alaska’s COVID-19 status is now in the red. That means...
Dunleavy Proclaims November 11th Veterans and Remembrance Day
November 11, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, November 11, 2020 as “Veterans and Remembrance Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: “We celebrate our warriors on the 11th day of the 11th month in tribute to the...
Veterans and Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, our nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy, and values we hold dear as Americans, do not come without a price. Our Nation...
