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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...
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 in and day out, give their all to safeguard the...
Governor Announces AGDC Board Changes and Appointments
(January 7, 2019) JUNEAU – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced key changes and appointments to the seven-member board of directors governing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC). Governor Dunleavy named Department of Labor Commissioner...
Governor Dunleavy Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
Thursday, January 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to authorize a full suite of federal assistance for the State...
60th Anniversary of Alaska Statehood Day
WHEREAS, January 3, 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Alaska’s hard-won fight to become the 49th state of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, in the years leading up to statehood, Alaska pioneers, with excellent foresight and keen understanding of the...
Governor Dunleavy Thanks Emergency Operations Center Staff
Monday, December 31, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) today for a series of events beginning with a visit to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Governor Dunleavy visited the center to personally...
Governor Dunleavy Selects Colonel Torrence Saxe as New DMVA Commissioner
Friday, December 21, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy is proud to announce he has selected Col. Torrence Saxe to serve as the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and to serve as the adjutant general for the Alaska...
Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative
Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Anchorage) – Today Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy selected Eagle River resident and veteran Sharon Jackson to serve as representative for House District 13 for the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature. “Sharon has all the qualities you look...
Governor and First Lady Mourn Death of Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson
Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy wish to express their sincerest condolences to the family of Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson, her mother Cora Adams and, the residents of Skagway. “Rose and I join the...
Governor Dunleavy Holds Individual Meetings with Legislators
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (Anchorage) – This week Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy is sitting down one on one with all 60 incoming and sitting representatives and senators in the Alaska Legislature. The Governor wants to learn what their goals for the upcoming session...
Matt Shuckerow Named Governor Dunleavy’s Press Secretary
Monday, December 17, 2018 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has selected Matt Shuckerow to serve as his press secretary. Matt, a lifelong Alaskan, was born on Kodiak Island and grew up in Anchorage. He comes to the Dunleavy administration from Washington...
Governor Dunleavy Comments on Secretary Zinke’s Departure
Saturday, December 15, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is stepping down from office. “I met with Secretary Zinke just this week and was deeply impressed...
