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Governor Dunleavy Approves CARES Funding to Help Brother Francis Shelter
Responding to the call to help the Brother Francis Shelter effectively deal with the current outbreak they are experiencing, Governor Mike Dunleavy approved through the Department of Health and Social Services, $250,000 of CARES funding to provide for individuals...
9/1/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and members of his administration gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska. The Governor and team members discussed the AK CARES grant program and efforts to stabilize the Alaska...
Suicide Prevention Month
WHEREAS, suicide is a national public health challenge that causes immeasurable pain among individuals, families, and communities across the country; and WHEREAS, the number of Veteran and Military suicides has exceeded 6,000 each year from 2008-2017; and WHEREAS,...
Recovery Month
WHEREAS, every day, many Alaskans prove that recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders is possible. At the same time, many more continue to struggle with addiction; and WHEREAS, addiction to alcohol and other drugs can trap anyone, from our neighbors to our...
Governor Dunleavy Expands AK CARES to Help More Small Businesses
Effective on Monday, August 31, 2020, businesses that received any amount of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds will become eligible to apply for AK CARES grants, as will businesses that are secondary sources of income....
Governor Speaks at Alaska Correctional Officer Graduation
Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke to graduates of the Alaska Correctional Officer academy on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Palmer, Alaska....
8/24 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Today Governor Dunleavy held his weekly press briefing concerning the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Joining him were Commissioner Anderson of the Department of Commerce, Commissioner Ledbetter of the Department of Labor and Dr. Zink from the Department of...
FEMA approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans
As part of the plan to get more unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to Alaskans, FEMA approved federal grant funding for the State of Alaska that will result in a $300 weekly increase on top of their regular unemployment benefits. “Alaskans have had to push...
Governor Expands AK CARES Eligibility To Help Alaska Small Businesses
Taking additional steps to better expedite the AK CARES Act Funding for small businesses in need of help, Governor Mike Dunleavy today notified the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee that he is submitting modifications to the AK CARES Grant Program to expand...
8/18/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held his weekly press briefing to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor was joined by members of his administration to discuss the state's response to both the health and economic troubles caused by the virus....
100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Day
WHEREAS although both men and women worked together to build our great Nation, the fundamental right to have a voice in government was not allotted to women in the United States for centuries; and WHEREAS, the decades-long public fight for women’s right to vote...
Governor Dunleavy’s Video Statement on ANWR Announcement
Governor Mike Dunleavy released the following video statement following the announcement that the US Department of Interior had made a Record of Decision approving the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in...
Governor Dunleavy approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans
With the goal to help Alaskans who are receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits, Governor Mike Dunleavy has authorized the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development to begin the FEMA application process and utilize state UI Trust Funds that will...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Ethan Schutt to Alaska Permanent Fund Board
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Ethan Schutt to the Alaska Permanent Fund Board of Trustees. Schutt is a life-long Alaskan who currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Alaska Native Resource Development, LLC, a subsidiary of the Alaska Native...
8/11/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held his weekly press briefing to update Alaskans on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Dunleavy was joined by various members of his administration to discuss the state's COVID case counts and CARES Act funding...
Dunleavy Administration Seeks Preliminary Injunctions Against Federal Subsistence Board
Today, the State of Alaska filed two preliminary injunctions in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska against actions recently taken by the Federal Subsistence Board. The first injunction would halt the unwarranted and unjustified closure of federal...
American Wind Week
WHEREAS, Alaskans all around the state rely on the availability of energy for heating, electricity, and transportation. Access to alternative energy is especially important for Alaska’s rural communities, where utility costs are typically high; and WHEREAS, many of...
Community Health Center Week
WHEREAS, for over 50 years, community health centers have provided high-quality, affordable health care in our nation’s underserved communities, demonstrating that locally- governed health care can improve lives while lowering costs; and WHEREAS, community health...
Hooks 4 Heroes Fishing Tournament
Governor Mike Dunleavy presented awards to veterans and first responders during a Hooks 4 Heroes fishing tournament at Hour Glass Lake in the Mat-Su...
8/4/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held his weekly press briefing to discuss the state's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska. Joining him were state public health officials and Department of Education Commissioner Johnson, who covered the plan to reopen schools...
Only you can stop the spread of COVID-19
Alaskans are not known for accepting limits. The COVID-19 virus has challenged that attitude in ways we never imagined. Despite that, and in the midst of the worst pandemic the world has seen in at least 100 years, our state immediately took action. You started...
Shooting Sports Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy countless outdoors activities year round. From hiking to hunting, many of those activities involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, countless Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to utilize firearms to feed and protect their...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Victims of Soldotna Plane Collision
(Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are offering their condolences to the families of the seven victims of today's plane crash near Soldotna. "The First Lady and I were heartbroken to learn of the accident above Soldotna today, and our...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Rep. Gary Knopp
Governor Dunleavy has ordered the United States flag and Alaska state flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of Representative Knopp for three days beginning immediately and ending at sunset on Monday, August 3. Flags should return to full-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, August 4.
Governor Dunleavy Responds to ADN Article
Today the Anchorage Daily News published an article with many inaccuracies. Governor Dunleavy wanted to take a moment and correct the record. https://youtu.be/34gSvSaxgPc
Alaska National Guard Day
WHEREAS, since before the start of World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our nation when called by federal service, but guard members train and...
Governor Throws First Pitch at State Baseball Tournament
Governor Mike Dunleavy throws out the ceremonial first pitch for the 2020 state championship game of the American Legion High School Baseball League....
7/29/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Redistricting Board Appointments
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has selected two Alaskans to serve on the Redistricting Board. The Redistricting Board will draw legislative districts, using data from the 2020 U.S. Census, for the 2022 statewide election. Redistricting Board Bethany Marcum -...
Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
WHEREAS, on July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, this legislation established a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the...
