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Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 17
April 23, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued the State of Alaska’s 17th COVID-19 Health Mandate on Protective Measures for Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels, along with...
4/23 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Alaska's public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. Governor Dunleavy rolled out details on his plan to reopen further segments of Alaska's...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 16
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued the State of Alaska’s 16th COVID-19 Health Mandate, the first in a series to responsibly reopen Alaska. COVID-19 Health Mandate 016, Phase I of...
4/22 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunlevy and members of his administration provided an update to Alaskans on the COVID-19 outbreak and measures being taken to reopen the state's...
Governor Unveils Path to Reopening Alaskan Economy
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today unveiled Phase One of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaskan economy. Beginning Friday, April 24, 2020, the following businesses and industries may reopen, following rigorous health and safety...
4/21 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska's public health officials rolled out their plan to begin reopening the state's economy during the COVID-19...
4/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and members of his administration discuss Alaska's status during the COVID-19 outbreak and ways to reopen the state's...
Crime Victims’ Rights Week
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim April 19 – 25, 2020 as: Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to join in making Alaska the safest in the country, and do our part to ensure victims of crime are supported, protected, and given proper assistance to heal as they look toward a hopeful future.
4/17 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy, members of his cabinet and Dr. Anne Zink provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
4/16 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska's public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the...
4/15 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy, members of his administration and Alaska's public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 015
April 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate 015 on Services by Health Care Providers. COVID-19 Health Mandate 015...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Judicial Appointment
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Adolf Zeman to the Anchorage Superior Court. Mr. Zeman was selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council to fill the seat of retiring Judge Michael L....
4/14 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Dr. Anne Zink provide an update to Alaskans on the COVID-19 outbreak in our...
Dunleavy Announces Suspension of State Statutes, Regulations
April 14, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the suspension of certain regulations and statutes to provide relief to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Disaster Order of Suspension No. 2 Appendix A –...
4/13 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the...
Governor Signs COVID-19 Health Mandate 014, Allowing Federal Reimbursement
April 13, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) –Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate 014 on Non-Congregate Sheltering. The State of Alaska is developing solutions...
The Week of the Young Child
WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource. The early years of a child’s life are vital in shaping their learning and development; and WHEREAS, a bright future for Alaska depends on the quality of early childhood experiences provided to our children today. A...
4/10 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska's public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Dr. Robert Onders from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium also joined to discuss the State's response to COVID-19 in rural...
Dunleavy Announces Suspension of State Regulations
April 10, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the suspension of certain regulations and statutes to provide relief to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Disaster Order of Suspension No. 2 Appendix A -...
4/10 Alaska’s Day of Hope and Prayer
Governor Mike Dunleavy hosted Alaska's Day of Prayer and...
Governor Proclaims Alaska’s Day of Prayer and Hope
April 10, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April 10, 2020 as “Alaska’s Day of Prayer and Hope” during a livestream event with religious and community leaders. The Governor issued the following remarks: “Prayer is a powerful tool...
Alaska’s Day of Prayer and Hope
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization first designated the outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020 and went on to declare the exponential growth and occurrence of the virus as a pandemic on March 11, 2020; and...
4/9 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska's public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in our...
Governor Issues Update to COVID-19 Health Mandates
April 9, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate 013, alongside updates to Health Mandates 006, 011, and 012. COVID-19 Health...
Dunleavy Welcomes Trump’s Alaska Disaster Declaration Approval
April 9, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes action taken by President Donald J. Trump to approve Alaska’s Disaster Declaration, providing Federal funding to State, tribal, and local recovery efforts for all areas affected by the...
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day
WHEREAS, the men and women of America’s armed forces remain steadfast, determined, and engaged as they face the enemies of liberty and freedom; and WHEREAS, throughout our nation’s history, our courageous service members have faithfully stepped forward to defend...
? 4/8 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Dr. Anne Zink provide an update to Alaskans on the COVID-19 outbreak in our...
?? 4/7 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in our...
Governor Issues Update to COVID-19 Health Mandate 005
April 7, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued an update to the State of Alaska’s COVID-19 Health Mandate 005 on Elective Medical Procedures in order to preserve staff...