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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...
Governor Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Aerospace Corporation Board of Directors Jana Turvey – Anchorage Term: 2/4/2020 – 7/1/2021 Alaska Council on Emergency...
Dunleavy Administration Releases FY20 Supplemental Budget
The Dunleavy administration today released the FY20 supplemental bill to cover the unanticipated costs from two natural disasters and Medicaid services and programs. The legislation also contains funding to continue to improve public safety in Alaska, repair...
Governor Appoints Lucinda Mahoney as Revenue Commissioner
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today appointed Lucinda Mahoney as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue. Mahoney has 30 years of broad experience in the areas of consulting, treasury, debt management, investment management, accounting, budgeting, and...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to experience a healthy and safe relationship, free of abuse; and it is of utmost importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to Alaska’s youth, as well as safe shelter for those who are...
Cancer Awareness Day 2020
WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, while in Alaska, cancer has been the leading...
? Alaska Outdoor Council Banquet
Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered the keynote address during the annual Alaska Outdoor Council Banquet and Auction in Anchorage. Governor Dunleavy also spoke with members about ways to increase access to public...
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...
State of the State Press Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy speaks with reporters assigned to the Alaska State Capitol about his State of the State Address and his legislative...
First Lady Opens Nomination Period for 2020 Volunteer Awards
January 31, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy will open the nomination period for the 2020 First Lady’s Volunteer Awards tomorrow, February 1, 2020. The annual awards, started in 1975 by First Lady Bella Hammond, recognize and pay tribute to...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Town Hall Series
January 31, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his Conversations with Alaskans town hall series, to further engage with the public on their vision of Alaska’s future, beginning Monday, February 3rd. Governor Dunleavy will be holding...
Governor Dunleavy Addresses Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke about hope and politics during an address to the Alaska State Chamber meeting in Juneau for their annual legislative session flyaway....
Alaska Power Association
Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke with members of the Alaska Power Association in Juneau on ways that electricity providers can harness renewable energy resources to lower the cost of energy for Alaskans....
1/29 Novel Coronavirus Update
Governor Dunleavy gives a video update on the Novel Coronavirus. There are no cases of the Novel Coronavirus in Alaska. More information about the Novel Coronavirus:...
First PFD Education Raffle Drawing Held in Juneau
January 28, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy joined Mike Barnhill, Acting Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue, and Dr. Michael Johnson, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, at the first...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Legislation Promoting Safe Communities
This week Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy took another step to protect Alaskans by submitting two new pieces of legislation to promote safe communities and support law enforcement. The bills will ensure all law enforcement officers meet the highest standards, and...
Governor Delivers Second State of the State Address to Alaskans, Lawmakers
Tonight, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy delivered his second State of the State Address to Alaskans and lawmakers outlining his vision for Alaska with a focus on outcomes, an efficient use of Alaska’s abundant resources, and putting individual Alaskans before...
2020 State of the State Address
As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for your gracious welcome. I’m here tonight to talk about my vision for our great state and to share with Alaskans the progress we’ve made together over the past year. The agenda I’ll lay out tonight is not just the governor’s...
75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp
WHEREAS, January 27, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death and concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau in Nazi-occupied Poland; and WHEREAS, Auschwitz-Birkenau, also known as Auschwitz II, one of the most striking symbols of terror and...
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...
? Alaska Military Youth Academy Graduation
Governor Mike Dunleavy was the keynote speaker for the graduation of Alaska Military Youth Academy 2020-1. This is the 25th year that the Alaska Military Youth Academy has been in service and this is the 53rd class of...
Alaska Unemployment Remains at Record Low
Today the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced December 2019’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at a record low of 6.1%, reflecting an increase of 1,900 jobs from December 2018. “Alaska’s steady decline in unemployment since...
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Right to Life Day
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement in recognition of Right to Life Day: “Marking the 47th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, President Trump has proclaimed today as ‘National Sanctity of Human Life Day.’ I wholeheartedly agree...
Governor Introduces ‘Open for Business’ Legislation
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced four pieces of legislation upholding his initiative of making Alaska open for business by removing barriers to business and employment, as well as promoting responsible resource development. “As Governor, I want to...
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Neil Steininger OMB Director
January 20, 2020 (Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today named Neil Steininger as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Steininger’s appointment is effective Tuesday, January 21, 2020. A lifelong Alaskan, Steininger earned a Bachelors of Science in...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of advancing equality and justice for all people helped shape our nation and redirect the dialogue about race for future generations of Americans; and WHEREAS, born in 1929, during a time of heightened racial...
Governor Dunleavy Mourns Loss of Willow Firefighter
January 18, 2020 (Wasilla, AK) – 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. “Rose and I were saddened to hear of...
Governor Announces Participation in Roundup Mining Conference
January 18, 2020 (Wasilla, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced he and members of his Cabinet will travel to Vancouver, British Columbia next week to participate in the Association of Mineral Exploration (AME) British Columbia’s Roundup Conference....
Governor Dunleavy Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
January 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska boards and commissions. Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council Paul Thomas – Juneau (reappointment) Term:...
Governor Dunleavy Unveils Alaska Reads Act
January 15, 2020 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy held a press conference at Turnagain Elementary School unveiling the Alaska Reads Act, legislation to create a comprehensive statewide K-3 reading program designed to improve reading outcomes....
