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Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation
Governor Mike Dunleavy joined members of the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation for a presentation of $100,000 to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for conservation projects across our state to put and keep sheep on Alaska’s mountains....
6/4 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy's office held a virtual town hall event to answer Alaskans questions on topics such as camping, hunting and fishing amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang and Department of Natural...
Governor Issues Updated Interstate and International Travel Guidance
June 3, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, today issued updated guidance on COVID-19 Health Mandate 10 on Interstate and International Travel. Interstate and international travelers are...
6/3 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and public health officials held a press briefing on the COVID-19 outbreak in the state. The Governor discussed Alaska's new guidance on interstate and international...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1942, World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers; and WHEREAS, the pilots expected...
Governor Dunleavy Creates 911 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group
Stakeholder group will provide recommendations on improving public safety dispatch throughout Alaska (Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed Administrative Order No. 317, establishing the 9-1-1 and Dispatch Consolidation Working Group. Its purpose will be...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes and people from all over the world travel to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, an abundance of recreational...
5/31 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing to address the increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Alaska that occurred over the weekend. Joining the Governor were Dr. Zink, Dr. Michael Bernstein from Providence Alaska and Natasha Pineda from the Anchorage Health...
5/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy was joined by Dr. Zink and Commissioner Crum to provide Alaskans an update on the COVID-19 virus and discuss updates to the state's travel quarantine...
5/28 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy held a virtual town hall event to answer Alaskans questions concerning the economic impacts individuals are facing as a result of COVID-19. The Governor was joined by Dr. Zink, and Commissioners from Alaska's Department of Health and Social...
Governor Attends Wasilla Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Mike Dunleavy attends a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor in...
5/26 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy's office hosted a virtual town hall focused on the medical and science data related to COVID-19. Commissioner Adam Crum, Dr. Zink and other medical and public health experts participated in the...
Governor Dunleavy Remembers Former Legislator Bob Lynn
Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered that all Alaska state flags fly at half-staff starting at sunrise on Wednesday, May 27th through sunset on Thursday, May 28th 2020 in honor of Representative Lynn.
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who have valiantly defended these values throughout our nation’s history; and WHEREAS, each year on the last Monday...
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the coronavirus pandemic, 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, May 24, 2020. 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.
5/21 COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Governor Dunleavy kicked off a series of virtual town hall events to talk with and answer questions from Alaskans on COVID-19, the State's plan to reopen Alaska responsibly and other important...
Governor to Host Virtual Town Hall Series
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy will host a series of Virtual Town Hall Meetings beginning tonight at 5:30pm to discuss the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, his Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, and other important topics. Governor Dunleavy...
5/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing to update Alaskans on the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the state. Joining the Governor were Alaska education and public health officials to talk about their respective responses to the...
2020 PFD to Begin Distribution July 1
May 20, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the Permanent Fund Dividend Division will begin distribution of the 2020 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) to eligible Alaskans on July 1, 2020. “This has been a difficult situation for...
Governor Issues Statement on Legislative Action on CARES Act Funding
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement following the Alaska State Legislature’s action to approve the Dunleavy Administration’s distribution of CARES Act funding to statewide COVID-19 economic relief. “I thank the Alaska Legislature...
5/19 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials announced Phase 3 of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan, allowing businesses statewide to fully reopen. An update on the COVID-19 outbreak in the state was also...
Governor Announces Phase Three of Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan
May 19, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced plans for Phase Three of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaskan economy in an effort to balance the ongoing need to slow the spread of COVID-19 with the critical need to...
5/18 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy provided an update concerning the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Public health officials from the State's Department of Health and Social Services joined the...
Safe Boating Week
WHEREAS, Alaska offers unlimited outdoor activities on the multitude of available waterways; from kayaking to river rafting, sport fishing to boating, Alaska’s lakes, rivers, and coastline are used for recreation, work, and transportation; and WHEREAS, Alaska has...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate Updates
May 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued updates to the State of Alaska’s 10th and 17th COVID-19 Health Mandates. COVID-19 Health Mandate 010 on International and Interstate...
5/15 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy held a press briefing on the State's ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Governor was joined by Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer, members of the cabinet and Alaska public health officials for discussions on the CARES Act, elections and...
First Lady Announces Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients
May 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – First Lady Rose Dunleavy today announced and recognized Alaskan volunteers across the state as recipients of the First Lady Volunteer of the Year Award for their selfless COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. Since 1975, the awards have...
Agriculture Day
WHEREAS, agriculture plays an integral role in the success of every civilization, and was instrumental to the settlement of Alaska. From early Russian trading posts to the settlers of the Tanana Valley, Alaskan frontiersman have seen the potential for agriculture...
Dunleavy Announces Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Appointee
May 13, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Steve Rieger to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Rieger, a former Alaska State Legislator, fills the vacancy left by the passing of Carl Brady. Steve...
