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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...
Atwood Building Closed Due to Positive COVID-19 Case
This morning, the Dunleavy administration was notified that a worker in the Atwood Building tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is asymptomatic and was found through contact tracing. In an effort to protect state employees and the public, Governor Mike...
7/23/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials hold a press briefing on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska.
Presidential Proclamation on the Death of John Lewis
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 through July 18, 2020.
Governor Dunleavy Thanks Trump Administration for Rolling Back Job-Killing Regulations
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered remarks alongside President Trump and Vice President Pence in support of the federal government’s rollback of job-killing regulations. The White House press conference coincided with the Trump administration’s recently...
7/13 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
7/7 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska on July...
Governor Dunleavy Orders Alaska Flag Lowered
Governor Mike Dunleavy today ordered the Alaska State flag to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in honor of former state Representative Roger Jenkins who passed away in June.
Independence Day
WHEREAS, the United States of America was born on the principles that all people have natural rights - freedom from tyranny, a life of equal opportunity, and personal happiness; and WHEREAS, Alaska and her people embody the spirit of the American Dream through...
Drunk Driving Victims’ Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s roadways provide the ability for necessary transportation for Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the justifiable expectation of respectful and considerate treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS,...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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 • Cathy Bishop – Wasilla (reappointment) o Term: 7/1/2020 – 7/1/2024 • Renee...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Two Judicial Appointees
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Dario Borghesan to the Alaska Supreme Court and Thomas Jamgochian to the Palmer District Court. Dario Borghesan moved to Fairbanks to clerk for Justice Daniel E. Winfree of the Alaska Supreme Court...
6/30 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy along with Alaska public health officials and members of his economic team host a press briefing on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. https://youtu.be/WUC3a_Ky0po...
Alaska Lemonade Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are the future of our Great State, and it is vital for us to provide them with the educational opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential; and WHEREAS, one such opportunity is Lemonade Day, a national program that offers our...
Governor Dunleavy Applauds Trump Administration’s Support of NPR-A
Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy praised the U.S. Department of Interior’s publication of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a new National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) Integrated Activity Plan (IAP). The final EIS selects Alternative E as...
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is grateful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier; and WHEREAS, the Korea...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests, grasslands, and...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States; and WHEREAS, this commemoration dates back to June...
Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with many indigenous plants that color its great landscape, abundant wildlife that provides residents with bountiful and life-sustaining resources, and native species that support the delicate balance of our functioning ecosystems; and...
Governor Announces 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group Appointees
June 12, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the following appointees to the 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group: The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety or designee: Amanda Price, Commissioner Emergency services...
6/10 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governor was joined by Dr. Anne Zink, DOT Commissioner John MacKinnon, and AHFC CEO Bryan Butcher to provide further insight on the State's COVID-19...
Governor Signs Historic Gulkana Village Agreement
June 10, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Gulkana Village Council and Ahtna Inc., returning the village of Gulkana’s traditional gravesite to the people of Gulkana after nearly eighty years....
