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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...
5/4 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and members of his administration provided an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska, and discussed the CARES Act funding distribution...
Correctional Officers Week
WHEREAS, Correctional Officers are trained law enforcement professionals dedicated to maintaining safe and secure correctional facilities and ensuring public safety; and WHEREAS, the duties of Correctional Officers include the supervision, care, and rehabilitation...
5/1 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy was joined by Dr. Anne Zink to provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. The Governor also gave an overview of the revised CARES Act funding plan submitted to the Legislature...
Governor Dunleavy Submits Revised CARES Act Funding Distribution Plan
(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today submitted a revised plan for the equitable distribution of the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, which brings over $1.5 billion of relief to the State, to the...
Foster Parent Appreciation Month
WHEREAS, every child deserves a safe, loving, and stable home in which to grow, learn, and play; and WHEREAS, many children in our communities are in crisis and must be temporarily removed from their homes to ensure that the child’s physical and emotional needs are...
Older Americans Month
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is home to a growing number of older Americans who enrich communities through their wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and vast experiences; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s older people are esteemed members of our society, and their wealth of...
Building Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster; and WHEREAS, our...
Motorcycle and Motor Scooter Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s many road systems provide some of the most breathtaking views in the world, making Alaska an excellent location for motorcycle and motor scooter use; and WHEREAS, many registered motorcyclists who undergo extensive training and testing in order to...
Water Safety Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its beautiful lakes, rivers, and thousands of miles of coastline and Alaskans thrive in, and appreciate, the unique outdoor opportunities life in the Last Frontier provides; and WHEREAS, residents and visitors enjoy endless...
Aviation Appreciation Month
WHEREAS, aviation is an integral and essential part of the Alaskan way of life. Eighty-two percent of Alaska’s communities are inaccessible by road and rely heavily on aviation to provide all-season access for commerce, transportation, emergency medical services,...
We can Reopen Alaska Responsibly
Late on a cold Tuesday in January, a plane evacuating 201 Americans from Wuhan, China landed in Anchorage. Each passenger was screened for COVID-19 and sent on their way to California. No one was talking about a global pandemic. Just a week prior, the World Health...
4/29 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and members of his administration gave an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
4/27 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and Dr. Zink provided an update to Alaskans on both the health and economic response to COVID-19 in the state. U.S. Senators Sullivan and Murkowski also joined to discuss the federal government's response to the...
Governor Issues Further Guidance on COVID-19 Health Mandate 16
April 24, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services today issued further guidance on the State of Alaska’s 16th COVID-19 Health Mandate, Phase I of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan. COVID-19...
4/24 COVID Press Briefing
Governor Dunleavy and members of his administration discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska and continued efforts to responsibly reopen Alaska's...
