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Governor Dunleavy Welcomes President Trump to Alaska
February 28, 2019 (JBER) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy welcomed President Trump to Alaska today during a refueling stop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Governor Dunleavy accompanied President Trump throughout his visit, which included a 20-minute...
The real solution to rural Alaska’s challenges? Good jobs and the dignity that comes with them
By First Lady Rose Dunleavy In December, my husband chose to hold his inauguration in my home village of Noorvik because it expressed our deep respect and love for the people of rural Alaska. I will forever be grateful to the people of my home village, the people...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2019 as: Rare Disease and Disorder Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support those with rare diseases and disorders, promote and raise awareness within their communities, and celebrate the progress being made by medical professionals and researchers worldwide.
Governor Releases Video Statement on US Southern Border Crisis
February 15, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released the following video statement on the national security crisis on the US Southern Border. “Today I notified the White House that Alaska and our National Guard – if called upon –...
Statement on 25-year-old Fairbanks Cold Case
February 15, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released this following statement in response to the arrest made in the 25-year old cold-case murder of Sophie Sergie: “I commend the Department of Public Safety and the Department of...
Governor Unveils Balanced Budget, Where Expenditures Match Revenues
February 13, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today unveiled his FY2020 budget proposal, an open and straightforward approach to budgeting that works to tackle Alaska’s overwhelming fiscal challenges. “Our budget was built from the bottom...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 16, 2019 as: Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to celebrate her great influence on Alaska, and consider their role in carrying forward the principles of justice and equality she so admirably exemplified.
An Honest Budget: Sustainable, Predictable, Affordable
One promise I made to Alaskans was to present you with a permanent fiscal plan, one in which we tackle our economic challenges and start bringing fiscal responsibility to Juneau. Combined with a series of legislative proposals and constitutional amendments, a major...
Nominations now being accepted for First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards
Friday, February 8, 2019 (Juneau) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy opened nominations today for the 2019 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards are an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize and pay tribute to a special...
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background but exceptional character, was an outstanding leader at a time when that was what our nation greatly needed; and WHEREAS, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman,...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
WHEREAS, everyone has the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of great importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe harbor for those who are experiencing...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Presidential Disaster Declaration
January 31, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today welcomed the decision by President Donald J. Trump to approve Alaska’s request for federal disaster assistance following the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. “Almost one month...
Governor Unveils Constitutional Amendments – Foundation of Permanent Fiscal Plan for Alaska
January 30, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – This morning, in a video message to Alaskans, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy unveiled three constitutional amendments – the foundation of a permanent fiscal plan for Alaska. The measures work to: 1) protect the PFD; 2) enact a...
Governor Makes Additional Boards and Commissions Appointments
January 29, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced his newest group of Alaskans appointed to serve on State of Alaska State boards and commissions. Alaska Public Offices Commission Suzanne Hancock of Anchorage (APOC nominee)...
Dunleavy Administration Releases FY19 Supplemental Appropriation Bills
(January 28, 2019) Juneau, Alaska – Today, the Dunleavy administration transmitted two supplemental bills to the Legislature, addressing shortfalls in the State’s operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) and a separate disaster bill responsive to...
Governor Announces Additional Boards and Commissions Appointments
January 25, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the following appointments to State of Alaska State boards and commissions today. “Governor Dunleavy has assembled an incredible team of public servants, policy experts and...
Black History Month
WHEREAS, in 1976, as Americans celebrated the national bicentennial, President Gerald Ford urged the nation to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history” and, for the...
Governor Accepts Resignation, Names Acting Commissioner of Department of Administration
January 24, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – This evening, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy accepted the resignation of Jonathan Quick, Commissioner Designee for the Department of Administration, and named Paula Vrana as Acting Commissioner of Administration. “Earlier...
Career and Technical Education Month
WHEREAS, career and technical education (CTE) offers students the opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary for true career readiness; and WHEREAS, career and technical education provides students with career exploration...
Governor Proposes Suite of Bills Designed to Drive Down Crime, Protect Alaska’s Most Vulnerable
January 23, 2018 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today introduced a suite of crime-fighting bills to repeal and replace SB91 and close a series a loopholes that have allowed criminals to prey on Alaska’s most vulnerable. The package...
Governor Dunleavy Commemorates Right to Life Day
January 22, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy issued a proclamation declaring January 22, 2019 “Right to Life Day” in Alaska. WHEREAS, to mark the 46th year since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, we...
Right To Life Day
WHEREAS, to mark the 46th year since the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, we join with the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and mourn the millions of lives cut short, and the tremendous promise lost as a result of abortion on...
Governor Recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Proclamation
January 21, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today proclaimed January 21, 2019 as “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” and issued the following remarks "Dr. King’s words and actions are not simply relics of an era past, but a call to...
Governor Dunleavy Prepares for First State of the State Address
Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy is preparing to give his first State of the State address tomorrow, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM (AKST). Governor Dunleavy will detail his vision for Alaska in a speech focused on fulfilling promises to Alaskans – with a significant emphasis on making Alaska families and communities safe, helping grow our economy, and outlining a path towards a permanent fiscal plan.
School Choice Week
WHEREAS, all children in Alaska should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the important role that effective education plays in preparing children to be productive, successful adults. Educational...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Recent Appointments to Boards and Commissions
January 18, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the following appointments to State of Alaska State boards and commissions: State of Alaska Board of Education and Early Development Sally Stockhausen of Ketchikan Bob Griffin of...
Governor Dunleavy Unveils PFD Back Pay Legislation
January 17, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy held a press conference unveiling two Permanent Fund Dividend-related bills focused on restoring full dividends and repaying Alaskans monies owed for years 2016, 2017, and 2018 under...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a passionate activist, outstanding leader, and inspiring pastor who devoted his life to advancing equality, justice, and opportunity for all people; and WHEREAS, he was driven by a deep-rooted belief that a person’s worth ought...
Governor Declares January 9th Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 9, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today proclaimed January 9th, 2019 as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” and issued the following statement: “Today I encourage all Alaskans to thank and appreciate the brave men and women that give...