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A Proclamation on Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers
As a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, 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 order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, April 6, 2021. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
Alaska Upholds Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms
April 2, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – The Second Amendment right to bear arms is important to millions of Americans and is fundamental to Alaskans. As such, the State of Alaska is supporting legal efforts that uphold robust Second Amendment rights. Alaska is prepared to...
Alaska Continues to Lead Nation in Vaccination Rates
(Juneau, AK) – Alaska’s vaccination effort continues to be one of the best in the nation. Nearly one-in-three Alaskans (253,240 people) have received their first shot while more than one-in-five (177,827 people) are fully vaccinated. Vaccination coverage is highest...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Alaska and issued the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFPSLvKMjCQ Click here, or above, to watch Governor Dunleavy’s video...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, Alaskans appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women who defend our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, children of military families face unique challenges and we appreciate their strength and sacrifice as they...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. As Alaskans, we will protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, this month marks the 20th anniversary of the first national observation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In 2000, in an effort to coordinate awareness and prevention efforts, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Resource Sharing...
Alaska Granted Motion to Join Defense of Salmon Fisheries in Southeast
March 31, 2021 (Juneau, AK) - The State of Alaska’s motion to intervene in a federal case that would threaten Southeast Alaska’s salmon fisheries was granted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on Tuesday. The Wild Fish Conservancy, a...
Alaska’s Congressional Delegation Supports Governor’s Move to Exert Control Over State Land and Waters
March 31, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation issued the following statements in support of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s move to exert control over Alaska lands and waters. "I know Alaskans to be responsible stewards of our precious environment, which...
Dunleavy Introduces Consumer Data Privacy Act
March 31, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced the Consumer Data Privacy Act to protect Alaskans’ personal information, affirming the constitutional right to privacy found in the Constitution of the State of Alaska. “Alaskans value...
Unlocking Alaska
Sixty-two years ago, Alaska traded its status as a territory for full statehood and a promise – the promise of a prosperous future grounded in the freedom to access and develop our common natural resources. While most know the 1959 Statehood Act conveyed 104...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Amanda Holland as Acting Commissioner of Administration
March 29, 2021 (Juneau, AK) - Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement this morning regarding the Alaska Department of Administration. “Effective immediately, Amanda Holland will serve as acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Administration...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Vietnam Veterans Day
March 29, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed March 29, 2021, as “Vietnam Veterans Day” in Alaska and offered the following remarks:
Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered our Country’s call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War lasted for almost two decades, making it one of the longest military conflicts...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
March 26, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed tomorrow, March 27, 2021, as “Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day” in Alaska. WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, 16 of them...
State Land and Navigable Waters Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and officials from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources gave an update on the State's efforts to defend its land and navigable...
Governor Moves to Exert Control Over Alaska Lands and Waters
March 26, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today sent a letter to President Joe Biden asserting state management of the more than 800,000 miles of navigable rivers and 30 million acres of navigable lakes in Alaska, expressing intent for the...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Passing of Former Speaker of the House Gail Phillips
March 25, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative Ramona ‘Gail’ Phillips, who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1991 to...
Dunleavy Administration, North Slope Borough Sign Fish and Wildlife MOU
March 25, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, in coordination with Mayor Harry Brower, Jr of the North Slope Borough (NSB) and Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) today announced the signing of a...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Education and Sharing Day
March 24, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed March 24, 2021 as “Education and Sharing Day” in Alaska. WHEREAS, excellence in education is vital to the success of our nation, our state, and our communities; and WHEREAS, in the Great...
Flag Status: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Boulder, CO
In accordance with a proclamation from President Joe Biden, the United States flag should be flown at half-staff March 23, 2021 through sunset on March 27, 2021 honoring the victims of the tragedy in Boulder, Colorado. The Presidential Proclamation can be read here...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Scott Jepsen to University of Alaska Board of Regents
March 24, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Scott Jepsen to the University of Alaska Board of Regents. Mr. Jepsen will serve the term of March 23, 2021 through February 6, 2023. Scott Jepsen received his...
Alaska Joins Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order Affecting On-shore and Off-shore Oil and Gas Leases
(Anchorage, AK) – Today, the State of Alaska joined a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana challenging the Biden Administration’s unlawful moratorium placed on the federal oil and gas leasing program. At issue is an Executive...
Education and Sharing Day
WHEREAS, excellence in education is vital to the success of our nation, our state, and our communities; and WHEREAS, in the Great State of Alaska, we seek the betterment of our citizens and look to provide each child and adolescent a high-quality education; and...
Alaska Intervenes in Case in Defense of Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption, Welcomes Support from Southeast Communities and Industry
March 23, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes support from Southeast communities and businesses in defense of the 2020 Tongass Exemption Rule to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Roadless Rule). Today, a group of twenty-three...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Tsunami Preparedness Week
March 21, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed the week of March 21-27 as “Tsunami Preparedness Week” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis generated by earthquakes and unstable slopes and is...
Governor Dunleavy Speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
March 19, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed critical national and international issues impacting Alaska during a phone call this afternoon. The conversation covered a range of topics from...
Dunleavy Recognizes Iditarod Appreciation Day
March 19, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, March 19, 2021, as “Iditarod Appreciation Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: WHEREAS, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an Alaskan tradition and source of pride for...
