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Bear Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and healthy wildlife populations have a positive impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our state is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately 100,000 black...
Second Chance Month
WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value. Those who have fallen should have the opportunity to become contributing members of our great nation; and WHEREAS, reentering society after incarceration can be a daunting and difficult transition and...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. As Alaskans, we will protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions...
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Month
WHEREAS, the United States Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) was established in 1916 and has expanded into one of the world’s largest character development and citizenship programs for youth; and WHEREAS, the mission of JROTC is to motivate young...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in our military and sacrifice time with their families to protect the security and freedom of our great nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and appreciate the military children in our communities who show courage, strength,...
?? 3/31 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, members of his cabinet, and public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Governor Announces Progress on Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan
March 31, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced new steps taken to advance the Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan. Alongside a disaster order suspending certain fees and fines across state government, Governor Dunleavy...
?? 3/30 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, Alaska's congressional delegation, and public health officials provide an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Governor, Congressional Delegation Coordinate Alaska COVID-19 Efforts
March 30, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with Congressman Don Young, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Senator Dan Sullivan, continue to coordinate efforts to address the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on Alaskans and Alaska’s...
?Governor Dunleavy on Fox News
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy speaks with Steve Hilton on Fox News to discuss Alaska's management of the COVID-19...
Governor Dunleavy Gives FY21 Budget a Mixed Grade
Early this morning, the 31st Alaska State Legislature recessed after finishing work on the FY 2021 Operating and Capital Budget, the FY 2020 Supplemental Budget, and extending the Public Health Emergency Disaster Declaration for COVID-19. Governor Mike Dunleavy...
Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered the call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, Vietnam veterans endured unspeakable hardships and endangered their lives fighting for our American values...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandates on Social Distancing, Limiting Intrastate Travel
March 27, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today issued the State of Alaska’s 11th and 12th COVID-19 Health Mandate to protect the public health of Alaskans and disrupt the spread...
?? 3/27 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Govenror Mike Dunleavy and public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes. Of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, 16 of them...
?? 3/26 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Unemployment Benefits and Increasing Internet Speeds for Alaska’s Schools
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday signed House Bill 308 and Senate Bill 74 – two major pieces of legislation providing for expanded unemployment benefits in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and doubling minimum internet speeds at Alaska’s schools. Governor Mike...
?? 3/25 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, public health officials, and the incident management team give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
?? 3/24 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
?? 3/23 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska....
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, as one of the world’s most seismically active regions, Alaska’s coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis. Sixteen of the 20 largest...
Alaska Businesses Now Eligible for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Governor Mike Dunleavy is announcing that Alaskan businesses can now apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the...
?? 3/20 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan Released
Earlier today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan. An informational sheet on its six major components is now available here. “As the virus (COVID-19) and the economic impacts unfold, the plan will adjust to take into...
Governor Dunleavy Praises Preliminary Work of the Alaska Economic Stabilization Team
Governor Mike Dunleavy wants to express his gratitude to former Governor Sean Parnell and former Senator Mark Begich, co-chairs of the Alaska Economic Stabilization Team (AEST), for their initial work on a statewide plan to protect Alaskans, their families and...
Governor Dunleavy Unveils Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan
In a live address to Alaskans, Governor Mike Dunleavy today unveiled the Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan, a statewide approach to provide Alaskans with urgent relief and protect the state’s economy from the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019...
? 3/20 COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Announcement
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announces an economic stabilization package to assist Alaskans and businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak. ...
?? 3/19 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials give an update on the COVID-19 outbreak in...
?? 3/17 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health official give an update to Alaska press on the state's response to the COVID-19...
Governor Issues COVID-19 Health Mandates 003 and 004
***To see the current status of Health Mandates visit: https://covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates/*** ***For COVID-19 Travel Information Visit: https://covid19.alaska.gov/travelers *** March 17, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy with the Alaska...
