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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...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandate 18
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has issued the State of Alaska’s 18th COVID-19 Health Mandate on Intrastate Travel. COVID-19 Health Mandate 018 permits travel between communities on the road...
Dunleavy Administration to Distribute CARES Act Funds
(Anchorage, AK) – The Dunleavy Administration has begun the process of distributing an additional $870 million of CARES Act funds to communities, small businesses, and non-profits statewide to mitigate the economic impact caused by COVID-19 following action by the...
Dunleavy Commits Funds to Alaska Child Care Providers
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services to work in coordination with federal partners to disperse funding to the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) in order to meet the need of childcare providers...
5/11 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunlevy was joined by Alaska public health officials, and Dr. Alexander Eastman from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to discuss Alaska's ongoing efforts to curtail the COVID-19 outbreak in the...
Governor Recognizes Passing of Mayor James “Richard” Beneville
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Nome Mayor James "Richard" Beneville: “Richard Beneville was a true leader who left a positive impact in Nome that will never be forgotten,” said Governor Dunleavy....
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Alaska Law Enforcement Week
WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of May 15 as Police Week. We carry on this tradition of recognition and remembrance as a demonstration of honor and respect for...
Wildland Fire Prevention and Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska’s breathtaking wildlands serve as habitat for fish and wildlife, provide abundant recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, are home to vast timber resources, and enrich our Alaskan lifestyle; and WHEREAS, wildland fires are a natural...
5/8 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak and efforts underway to responsibly reopen the state's...
Governor, Lieutenant Governor Mourn the Passing of Former Lt. Governor Byron Mallott
Governor Dunleavy has ordered the United States flag and Alaska state flag to be flown at half-staff for seven days starting today through sunset Friday, May 15.
Alaska Mining Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s expansive landscapes are known to contain tremendous deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, coal, gravel, rare earth minerals, and other critical and strategic minerals which are an essential component of our nation’s economic and national...
Governor Issues Guidance on Phase Two of Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan
May 7, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued new guidance on the State of Alaska’s 16th COVID-19 Health Mandate, Phase Two of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan. Guidance was...
National Day of Prayer
WHEREAS, faith has played a significant role in American history, inspiring many to seek unity through such tradition as days of prayer and reflections; and WHEREAS, many Alaskans have been strengthened, assured, and lifted up through prayer. Leaders and citizens...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Phase Two of Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced plans for Phase Two of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaskan economy in an effort to balance the ongoing need to slow the rate of the COVID-19 infection with the critical need to...
5/6 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy, Commissioner Crum and Dr. Anne Zink gave an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Governor Dunleavy also announced Phase 2 of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly...
Nurses Week
WHEREAS, nurses are a critical part of health care in Alaska, and the men and women who choose this field of work are devoted, professional, and expertly trained. They bring compassion, understanding, and comfort to patients while using their advanced medical...
