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?? Dunleavy Administration Announces Major Grant to Aid in Rural Youth Homelessness
October 24, 2019 (Wasilla, AK) – Today at My House in Wasilla, Alaska, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and Dr. Tamika Ledbetter, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL/WD), announced a recurring two-year grant of $1.65 million...
Lights on After School Day
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and education of all Alaska’s children is fundamental to the happiness, success, and well-being of Alaska’s families and communities; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s youth can have enriched academic careers when they are provided an array of...
Governor Dunleavy Encouraged By Record Low Unemployment
Monday, October 21, 2019 (Anchorage) – Today the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced that September 2019’s seasonally adjusted unemployment numbers are at a record low of 6.2% statewide. “While there is still work to do to grow Alaska’s...
Alaska Territorial Guard Day
WHEREAS, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 2941, Alaska Territorial Governor and statesman Ernest Gruening instructed military officers to begin recruiting and enlisting volunteers to form the Alaska Territorial Guard (ATG), which would become the...
? Alaska State Home Builders Association
Governor Dunleavy traveled to Homer, Alaska to speak with home builders from across Alaska during the annual Alaska State Homer Builders Association Conference. Governor Dunleavy discussed all of the positive indicators in Alaska's...
Governor Announces Tribal Compacting of Education
Thursday, October 17, 2019 (Fairbanks, AK) – Earlier today during an address to the Alaska Federation of Natives 2019 Convention in Fairbanks, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced his support of tribal compacting of education and his intent to introduce...
Governor and First Lady Announce 2019 Shirley Demientieff Award
Thursday, October 17, 2019 (Fairbanks) – Today in Fairbanks at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy announced Coaching Boys into Men as the 2019 winner of the Shirley Demientieff Award....
Dunleavy’s Address to Alaska Federation of Natives
October 17, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Earlier today Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy addressed the Alaska Federation of Natives 2019 Conference in Fairbanks, covering topics of statewide outcomes, public safety, education, Power Cost Equalization, and his...
Governor Applauds USDA Support to Lift Tongass Roadless Rule Exemption
October 15, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Alaska Roadless Rule exemption for the Tongass National Forest. The draft EIS lists...
Governor Dunleavy Vetoes House Bill 48
October 11, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced that he has vetoed House Bill 48, legislation to reclassify state employees in temporary or special positions and repeal authority given to Commissioners and the Governor to...
? Governor Signs House Bill 126
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy signs House Bill 126, legislation sponsored by the House Tribal Affairs Committee that permanently establishes November as Alaska Native Heritage Month in Alaska. Governor Dunleavy signed HB 126 at the annual Alaska Native Brotherhood...
? Honor Flight Veterans Return to Alaska
Governor Dunleavy welcomed 24 Alaskan veterans back to Alaska after they visited Washington DC to see the monuments and memorials created for the wars that they fought in. The trip was coordinated by the Last Frontier Honor Flight and was given at no cost to the...
Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week
WHEREAS, Alaska Statute recognizes the first full week of October as Alaska Employ People with Disabilities Week to celebrate and foster the integration of Alaskans with disabilities into our state’s workforce; and WHEREAS, this observance, highlights the talent...
? Governor Tours Anchorage International Airport
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Deputy Commissioner John Binder toured the Ted Stevens International Airport and viewed first hand the hundreds of millions of dollars of new private investment being spent on new...
? Governor Attends Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month by attending two events in Anchorage hosted by the Southcentral Foundation and Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC.) In the Governor's Proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence...
Governor Announces Appointment of Jeremy Price to AOGCC
October 1, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Jeremy Price to assume the Public Commissioner seat on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC). “Jeremy Price shares my vision for a state that...
Dunleavy Administration Names Acting OMB Director
October 1, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced Amanda Holland as Acting OMB Director, temporarily filling the position held by former OMB Director Donna Arduin. Holland, who currently serves as OMB Management Director, will...
? Varney and Company Interview
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy speaks with Stuart Varney on Fox Business Network about the Alaska energy renaissance and Alaska's compliance with the Janus US Supreme Court...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
WHEREAS, critical infrastructure sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems and technology to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, health care, and emergency response systems; and WHEREAS, cybercrime is a...
Fire Prevention Month
WHEREAS, fire safety and prevention are of utmost importance for every Alaskan. Each year, fires cause devastating personal injury and property loss throughout our state; and WHEREAS, in 2018, there were 820 residential structure fires reported in Alaska, resulting...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, the physical and emotional scars of domestic violence affect men, women, and children across our state in alarming numbers. The victims are robbed of their independence, freedom and security, and face unthinkable threats to their mental and physical...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
WHEREAS, breast cancer is among the top three incidents of cancer in Alaska; and WHEREAS, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Although significantly less common, men are also susceptible to developing breast cancer;...
Careers in Construction Month
WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of the largest in our nation, employing more than seven million individuals in the U.S., and construction professionals play a critical role in Alaska’s economy and development; and WHEREAS, Alaska’s world class system of...
Winter Weather Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaskan winters bring unique beauty and recreational opportunities. As snow and ice blanket the landscape, Alaskans and visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow machining, ice skating, and many other activities; and WHEREAS, winter weather in Alaska...
Gold Star Family Day
WHEREAS, military families endure the pain of separation when a loved one is deployed, holding onto hope their family member will return home safely; and WHEREAS, beginning in World War I, families displayed a flag bearing a blue star for each member of the family...
Hunting and Fishing Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s hunting and fishing heritage is essential to the state’s economic and social well-being, and is deeply embedded in the spirit and history of the people who live here; and WHEREAS, Alaska sets a positive example of wildlife management for the rest...
? This Week: 9/23 – 9/27
Governor Dunleavy recorded a video to give an update on the announcements that he made during the week. ➡The appointment of Rep. Josh Revak to fill the Senate District M vacancy ➡The incomplete PFD amount announced this week ➡Discussions surrounding a special...
Governor Appoints Rep. Josh Revak to Senate District M
September 27, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the appointment of Representative Josh Revak to fill the vacancy to Senate District M following the rejection of Representative Laddie Shaw by Senate Republicans on September...
Governor brings Alaska into compliance with US Supreme Court’s Janus ruling
September 26, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the implementation of an administrative order to protect the First Amendment rights of State employees by bringing State government into compliance with the 2018 United States...
? Governor Visits Fairbanks
Governor Michael J. Dunleavy visited Fairbanks on Tuesday September 24th. During his trip he spoke to airport executives from across the Northwestern United States, toured the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, and spoke to a board meeting of the Associated Builders...
