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?? Chugiak Town Hall Meeting
Governor Mike Dunleavy hosts a Conversations with Alaskans town hall meeting at Chugiak High School in Chugiak, Alaska. ...
Governor Increases Novel Coronavirus Preparedness
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy submitted a supplemental budget amendment to fund ten additional temporary positions within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) preparedness and response. The supplemental...
?? Novel Coronavirus Press Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy, Commissioner Adam Crum, and Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink give an update to the media on the novel coronavirus. ...
? Governor Attends SCI Banquet
Governor Mike Dunleavy attended the SCI Alaska Chapter Banquet in Anchorage and presented the Conservationist of the Year Award to Larry...
American Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, as one of the nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is woven tightly into the fabric of Alaskan life. The American Red Cross is best known for providing compassionate care when disasters and other crises...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,500 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of 22...
Alaska Arts Education Month
WHEREAS, access to arts education enhances the development of Alaskan youth, by providing them with the opportunity to cultivate and express their imagination and creativity; and WHEREAS, arts education encompasses dance, drama, music, theatre, literary, and visual...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control, a rare disease is a condition that, alone, affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Collectively, rare diseases affect approximately 30 million people in the United States, and 400 million...
? Governor Visits Fairbanks
Governor Mike Dunleavy visited employees at state offices in Fairbanks including the Fairbanks Correctional Center, Fairbanks DOT Maintenance Station, Alaska State Troopers D Detachment Post, and the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Governor Dunleavy also met with local...
Governor Introduces PFD Land Voucher Bill
February 21, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced legislation to establish the PFD Land Voucher program to promote putting more land into Alaskans’ hands. The bills, HB 270 / SB 217, would allow dividend-eligible Alaskans the option to...
Governor Dunleavy Signs HJR 9
Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed House Joint Resolution 9 urging the US Mint to produce at least 5 million Elizabeth Peratrovich $1 coins for delivery to the Seattle branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for distribution throughout the State of...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces State Lands Bill
Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced his State Lands Bill to put Alaska lands in Alaskans’ hands. The legislation, SB 204 / HB 258, will remove barriers to private access and development of state lands, reducing the cost of developing lands, and eliminating the...
?? AMHS Press Conference
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and DOT&PF Commissioner John MacKinnon hold a press conference in Juneau to discuss the Alaska Marine Highway...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints AMHS Working Group Members
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the names of nine Alaskans who will serve on the Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group. The work group is tasked with providing recommendations on the future finances and services levels of the Alaska Marine Highway...
Governor Dunleavy Continues to Push for a Full Statutory 2019 PFD
Governor Mike Dunleavy today submitted a budget amendment to the Alaska Legislature that fully funds the 2019 Permanent Fund Dividend. If approved by lawmakers this session, every eligible Alaskan would receive a PFD payment of $1,304.00 as called for in state...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Mike Prax to House District 3 Seat
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced this morning he has selected Glenn M. Prax to the vacant House District 3 seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. “Mike Prax has demonstrated for many decades that he has the experience, knowledge and leadership abilities to...
? Video News Update 2/17/2020
Governor Mike Dunleavy gives a video update on key items that he and his administration are working...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Alaska Lottery Corporation Act
Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced legislation to establish the Alaska Lottery Corporation to organize, operate, and regulate an Alaska State Lottery. “In the face of low state revenues, my administration has been actively seeking new revenue sources to...
? Governor Dunleavy on Fox Business
Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke with Stuart Varney about development of ANWR and the American energy renaissance on Fox Business Varney & Co....
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Loss of Willow Firefighter
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the death of Willow Firefighter Roger Delongchamp who passed away early Saturday morning responding to an emergency call.
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, led the American people with great integrity and charisma. He reshaped national politics with his vision to make a more prosperous, stronger, and safer country; and WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served...
Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for 2019 December Kenai Peninsula Storms
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to a series of severe winter storms that impacted State owned and maintained infrastructure on the Kenai Peninsula. The declaration activates the state’s Public Assistance disaster recovery program...
Governor Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Aerospace Corporation Board of Directors Jana Turvey – Anchorage Term: 2/4/2020 – 7/1/2021 Alaska Council on Emergency...
Dunleavy Administration Releases FY20 Supplemental Budget
The Dunleavy administration today released the FY20 supplemental bill to cover the unanticipated costs from two natural disasters and Medicaid services and programs. The legislation also contains funding to continue to improve public safety in Alaska, repair...
Governor Appoints Lucinda Mahoney as Revenue Commissioner
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today appointed Lucinda Mahoney as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue. Mahoney has 30 years of broad experience in the areas of consulting, treasury, debt management, investment management, accounting, budgeting, and...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of utmost importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe shelter for those who are...
Cancer Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, while in Alaska, cancer has been the leading...
? Alaska Outdoor Council Banquet
Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered the keynote address during the annual Alaska Outdoor Council Banquet and Auction in Anchorage. Governor Dunleavy also spoke with members about ways to increase access to public...
Black History Month
WHEREAS, in 1976, as Americans celebrated the national bicentennial, President Gerald Ford urged the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” and, for the...
? Press Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy speaks with reporters assigned to the Alaska State Capitol about his State of the State Address and his legislative...