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?? Senate Bill 101 Signing Ashley Johnson-Barr Day
Governor Mike Dunleavy signs Senate Bill 101, legislation declaring March 12 as Ashley Johnson-Barr...
Governor Dunleavy Holds Coronavirus Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and public health officials give an update on Coronavirus preparation in Alaska....
? 3/11 COVID-19 Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska public health officials hold a press briefing to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in...
Governor Issues Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration for COVID-19
March 11, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a declaration of public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 anticipated outbreak. The declaration initiates a unified command structure between the Alaska Department of...
State Urges Alaskans to Follow New Health Guidance in Anticipation of COVID-19 Cases
March 10, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), today announced new recommendations to help prevent or slow the spread of cases of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Alaska. Although...
?? Governor Holds Coronavirus Press Briefing
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is joined by Alaska public health officials to provide an update on the Coronavirus...
Office of the Governor Suspends Community Visits
The Office of the Governor today announced the Conversations with Alaskans community visits and public town hall meetings in Kenai, Seward, and Homer have been suspended, allowing Governor Mike Dunleavy to remain closely connected to federal and local partners...
? Alaska Air Carriers Association Convention
Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke at the Alaska Air Carriers Association Annual Convention in Anchorage about the important role that air carriers play in...
?? Chugiak Town Hall Meeting
Governor Mike Dunleavy hosts a Conversations with Alaskans town hall meeting at Chugiak High School in Chugiak, Alaska. ...
Governor Increases Novel Coronavirus Preparedness
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy submitted a supplemental budget amendment to fund ten additional temporary positions within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) preparedness and response. The supplemental...
?? Novel Coronavirus Press Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy, Commissioner Adam Crum, and Chief Medical Officer Anne Zink give an update to the media on the novel coronavirus. ...
? Governor Attends SCI Banquet
Governor Mike Dunleavy attended the SCI Alaska Chapter Banquet in Anchorage and presented the Conservationist of the Year Award to Larry...
American Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, as one of the nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is woven tightly into the fabric of Alaskan life. The American Red Cross is best known for providing compassionate care when disasters and other crises...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,500 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of 22...
Alaska Arts Education Month
WHEREAS, access to arts education enhances the development of Alaskan youth, by providing them with the opportunity to cultivate and express their imagination and creativity; and WHEREAS, arts education encompasses dance, drama, music, theatre, literary, and visual...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, according to the Center for Disease Control, a rare disease is a condition that, alone, affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States. Collectively, rare diseases affect approximately 30 million people in the United States, and 400 million...
? Governor Visits Fairbanks
Governor Mike Dunleavy visited employees at state offices in Fairbanks including the Fairbanks Correctional Center, Fairbanks DOT Maintenance Station, Alaska State Troopers D Detachment Post, and the Fairbanks Pioneer Home. Governor Dunleavy also met with local...
Governor Introduces PFD Land Voucher Bill
February 21, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced legislation to establish the PFD Land Voucher program to promote putting more land into Alaskans’ hands. The bills, HB 270 / SB 217, would allow dividend-eligible Alaskans the option to...
Governor Dunleavy Signs HJR 9
Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed House Joint Resolution 9 urging the US Mint to produce at least 5 million Elizabeth Peratrovich $1 coins for delivery to the Seattle branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco for distribution throughout the State of...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces State Lands Bill
Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced his State Lands Bill to put Alaska lands in Alaskans’ hands. The legislation, SB 204 / HB 258, will remove barriers to private access and development of state lands, reducing the cost of developing lands, and eliminating the...
?? AMHS Press Conference
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and DOT&PF Commissioner John MacKinnon hold a press conference in Juneau to discuss the Alaska Marine Highway...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints AMHS Working Group Members
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the names of nine Alaskans who will serve on the Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group. The work group is tasked with providing recommendations on the future finances and services levels of the Alaska Marine Highway...
Governor Dunleavy Continues to Push for a Full Statutory 2019 PFD
Governor Mike Dunleavy today submitted a budget amendment to the Alaska Legislature that fully funds the 2019 Permanent Fund Dividend. If approved by lawmakers this session, every eligible Alaskan would receive a PFD payment of $1,304.00 as called for in state...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Mike Prax to House District 3 Seat
Governor Mike Dunleavy announced this morning he has selected Glenn M. Prax to the vacant House District 3 seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. “Mike Prax has demonstrated for many decades that he has the experience, knowledge and leadership abilities to...
? Video News Update 2/17/2020
Governor Mike Dunleavy gives a video update on key items that he and his administration are working...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Alaska Lottery Corporation Act
Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced legislation to establish the Alaska Lottery Corporation to organize, operate, and regulate an Alaska State Lottery. “In the face of low state revenues, my administration has been actively seeking new revenue sources to...
? Governor Dunleavy on Fox Business
Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke with Stuart Varney about development of ANWR and the American energy renaissance on Fox Business Varney & Co....
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Loss of Willow Firefighter
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy mourn the death of Willow Firefighter Roger Delongchamp who passed away early Saturday morning responding to an emergency call.
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, led the American people with great integrity and charisma. He reshaped national politics with his vision to make a more prosperous, stronger, and safer country; and WHEREAS, Ronald Reagan served...
Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for 2019 December Kenai Peninsula Storms
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to a series of severe winter storms that impacted State owned and maintained infrastructure on the Kenai Peninsula. The declaration activates the state’s Public Assistance disaster recovery program...
