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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...
Dunleavy Proclaims November 9th Women Veterans Day
November 9, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed today, November 9, 2020 as “Women Veterans Day” in Alaska and issued the following remarks: “Women have a long and often unrecognized history of military service to our Nation, dating...
Women Veterans Day
WHEREAS, women have a long and often unrecognized history of military service to our Nation, dating as far back as the American Revolution, proudly serving in unofficial capacities alongside, and in support of, our nation’s military; and WHEREAS, since the...
Governor Issues New COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration
November 6, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that he is issuing a new 30-day Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency (“disaster declaration”) in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration will go into effect on...
11/6 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press briefing with members of his public health team to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19...
Alaska Native Heritage Month
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska honors and recognizes the First People of our State and Nation. It is important that honor is bestowed not only on elders and those who lived before, but all Alaska Natives living today; and WHEREAS, Alaska Native people have fortified...
Governor Remembers Former Legislator Don Clocksin
October 29, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Representative Donald “Don” Clocksin, who served in the Alaska State Legislature from 1981-1986: “Rose...
10/28/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press briefing with members of his public health team to provide an update concerning the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Dunleavy Secures New Supplies, Equipment, Facilities to Fight Covid-19 in Alaska
October 28, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today announced continued measures being taken to prevent, slow, and otherwise disrupt the spread of COVID-19. In partnership with federal and...
Governor Dunleavy welcomes final creation of Alaska Roadless Rule
October 28, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) –Today’s announcement of final federal action exempting Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest from a national “roadless rule” represents hard-won liberation from inflexible federal mandates and a victory for the people of the...
First Responder Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, individuals, both volunteer and career, including police, fire, emergency, medical services, search and rescue, and other public safety organizations, come together as First Responders to aid the public in the event of an emergency; and WHEREAS, First...
10/21/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in 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, however the formal transfer did not officially...
Alaska Territorial Guard Day
WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Alaska Territorial Governor and statesman, Ernest Gruening, laid the foundation for the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG), which later became the first line of defense if an attack on Alaska were to...
Dunleavy’s Address to Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 Convention
October 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today addressed the Alaska Federation of Natives 2020 Convention virtually, speaking on the topics of public health in the face of a global pandemic, strides made in public safety, a cooperative...
2020 Alaska Federation of Natives Address
https://youtu.be/TAAx0qKY_t4 As prepared for delivery: Governor Mike Dunleavy: Good morning Alaskans. It’s truly an honor to address you today. This year has been tough on all of us. From fishing villages to remote communities, no part of our state has been...
2020 Commercial Fishing Season
During the 2020 commercial fishing season local governments, seafood processors, fishermen, and the state worked together to ensure our fishing season was safe and successful. https://youtu.be/-x9G263Y0zM
10/6/20 COVID-19 Update
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association CEO Jared Kosin give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. https://youtu.be/0Yl6hTP_PN0
Governor Dunleavy Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
October 2, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Anthony Cravalho – Kotzebue Term: 7/29/2020...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Former Legislator Charles “Chuck” Sassara Jr.
Governor Dunleavy has ordered that United States flags and Alaska state flags fly at half-staff sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 in honor of Representative Sassara.
Governor Announces Military Appeals Commission Appointees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced appointees to the Military Appeals Commission (MAC), upholding his commitment to public safety. The Governor’s formation of the MAC serves as the final piece of the National Guard reform on sexual assault, harassment,...
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 foster the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our state’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance, highlights the talent...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans deserve to be safe in their homes and communities; and WHEREAS, the physical and emotional scars of domestic violence affect men, women, and children across our state in alarming numbers. The victims are robbed of their independence, freedom...
