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Governor Dunleavy Proclaims Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 9, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed January 9, 2020 as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” during a ceremony in his Anchorage office with local law enforcement officers, and issued the following remarks: “The safety and...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of every Alaskan is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are honored to stand by Alaska’s dedicated law enforcement professionals who, day after day, safeguard our families and communities,...
? Video News Update: Division of Oil and Gas
Learn more about the Division of Oil and Gas and its new director, Tom...
? Mat-Su Valley Visit
Governor Dunleavy spoke with members of the Wasilla Sunrise Rotary on January 7, 2020 about resource development, the FY 2021 budget, and Alaska's economy. Governor Dunleavy also took spoke with and took questions from a group of Matanuska Susitna Valley nonprofit...
? 61st Anniversary of Alaska Statehood
Happy birthday to the greatest state, in the greatest country, on the face of the Earth,...
Mentoring Month
WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth are the future of this great state and it is important that we strengthen and challenge their minds through effective mentoring; and WHEREAS, a mentor is a reliable presence who dedicates time to a young person to help them develop personal...
? Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Remarks
Governor Dunleavy delivers an address on resource development, the economy, and FY 2021 budget at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce....
Governor Appoints Oversight Committee for BP-Hilcorp Transaction
Friday, December 27, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today established the Governor’s Oversight Committee on the BP-Hilcorp Transaction. The purpose is to make sure the State of Alaska and its people are represented as this transaction moves forward. The...
? News Update | 12/23
During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, here’s a news update from the Governor’s office. ➡ FY 2021 Proposed Budget ➡ Record Low Unemployment ➡ Santa's Reindeer Cleared for Takeoff...
Continued Good News: Alaska Unemployment Hits New Low
Friday, December 20, 2019 – Today the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that November 2019’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was at a record low of 6.1% statewide. “November marks the fourth straight month of record low...
Governor Dunleavy Comments on BP, Hilcorp Alaska Transaction
December 19, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today shared the following statement on the progress made in the transaction of BP’s Alaska assets to Hilcorp Alaska: “We are glad to hear that BP and Hilcorp Alaska are committed to finding...
? Governor Addresses Heritage Foundation
Governor Mike Dunleavy addresses the Heritage Foundation where he discussed his administration’s commitment to transparency in budgeting, his approach to exercising fiscal discipline, and further promote his message that Alaska is open for...
Governor Introduces Priority Setting Budget
December 11, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget, continuing the conversation of setting priorities by implementing fiscal discipline, honoring the law, enacting truthful budgeting, and keeping...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Four Judicial Appointments
Friday, December 6, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Mike Dunleavy made four judicial appointments today to the superior and district courts in Homer, Kenai, Palmer and Valdez. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial...
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, December 7, 2019, marks the 78th anniversary of the surprise attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1941, a military assault took place on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, claiming the lives of over 2,400...
Governor Announces 2019 Christmas Open House
December 5, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy invite Alaskans to the Governor’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Open House at the Governor’s House, to be held Tuesday, December 10, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. “Rose and I have been looking...
Governor Dunleavy Looks Back on First Year in Office
December 3, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released his Report to Alaska, which highlights the administrations accomplishments and shared successes with the people of Alaska throughout the Governor’s first year in office. "I ran for...
Governor Appoints Mike Barnhill as Acting Revenue Commissioner
Monday, December 2, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today named Mike Barnhill as acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue. Barnhill currently works as Director of Policy in the Office of Management and Budget. He will assume his new...
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Alaskans is essential for a bright future; and WHEREAS, human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is one of the most deadly infectious diseases, destroying the body’s ability to fight off infections and disease. HIV can lead to...
State of Alaska: No Policy of Denying PFDs Based on Marital Status
November 29, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – As Governor Michael J. Dunleavy clearly explained last week, “The PFD should go to all eligible Alaskans regardless of their marital status.” Despite recent media reports to the contrary, neither the State of Alaska nor the...
Adoption Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s children are our future, and every child deserves to experience the security and love of a stable home; and WHEREAS, on an average day, thousands of Alaskan children are unable to remain safely in their homes; as of September 2019, 3,125 children...
Governor Calls Out Distortion and Misinformation Regarding Federal Roadless Rule Grant
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy wants to set the record straight regarding the Alaska Department Natural Resources (DNR) decision to utilize grant funds to evaluate the economic impacts of a Roadless Rule exemption for...
Governor Appoints Mel Gillis for House District 25 Seat
Sunday, November 17, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today appointed Mel Gillis to fill the vacancy created in Alaska House District 25, after the confirmation and swearing in of Josh Revak to the Alaska State Senate, District M. “The three...
Dunleavy Receives Department of Revenue Commissioner’s Resignation
Friday, November 15, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Governor Michael J. Dunleavy regrettably received a letter of resignation from Department of Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman. “Bruce has dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service and I thank...
? Governor Attends ALET Graduation Ceremony
Friday, November 15, 2019 (Sitka, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today attended the Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Session 1902 Graduation Ceremony in Sitka. The 26 graduates will deploy to nearly every region of the state and are composed of 12 Alaska...
? Video Update | November 14, 2019
Governor Dunleavy delivers a video message to Alaskans regarding important news and updates from the past few weeks including: ➡Successful trade mission to Japan ➡New economic indicators are out ➡Wounded Warrior Hunt ➡District 25 Vacancy ➡FY2021 Budget...
Dunleavy Appoints Interim AMCO Director
Thursday, November 14, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today appointed Glen Klinkhart as the Interim Director of AMCO, under his authority and pursuant to AS 04.06.070 and AS 17.38.140. This appointment follows the combined action of the...
Alaska Wages Jump Four Percent in First Half of 2019
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released the following statement regarding the announcement from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development that wages were up four percent in the first half of 2019...
Governor Announces Changes to Alaska Railroad Corporation Board of Directors
November 13, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has accepted the resignation of former Governor Bill Sheffield and simultaneously bestowed upon Sheffield the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Alaska Railroad Corporation Board of...
Veterans and Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, our nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy, and values we hold dear as Americans, do not come without a price. Our Nation...
