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Child Abuse Prevention Month
WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, and we must protect our children’s inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions of...
Bear Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and the State’s healthy wildlife populations have a significant impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our State is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately...
Arab American Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is comprised of many languages, belief systems, and traditions that strengthen the social fabric of our State; and WHEREAS, we respect the heritage and traditions of all cultures in our communities and we are proud to be Alaskans with diverse...
Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of Alaska and the Nation, countless courageous individuals have bravely answered our Country’s call to patriotic duty; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War lasted for almost two decades, making it one of the longest military conflicts in...
How Alaskan energy can power the U.S.-Japan relationship
Partnership can secure reliable, stable and affordable energy for generations to come At the U.S.-Japan summit on Feb. 7, President Donald Trump noted that "Japan will soon begin importing historic new shipments of clean American liquefied natural gas in record...
State of Alaska Prepared for Potential Mount Spurr Eruption
Today, Governor Dunleavy reaffirmed that the state is fully prepared for any potential eruption of Mount Spurr. While an eruption is not certain, proactive measures are in place to protect residents, infrastructure, and essential services. "The safety and...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis, and as one of the world’s most seismically-active regions, Alaska is highly vulnerable to earthquakes; and WHEREAS, of the 20 largest earthquakes in United States history, over half...
Alaska will benefit by decreasing the power of the federal department of education
As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump has signed an EO significantly decreasing the power and authority of the US Department of Education. Since it’s creation in 1980, despite spending several trillion dollars of taxpayer...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska is one of the world’s most seismically active regions and has the most coastline of any U.S. state, and its coastlines...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Steps to Unleash Alaska’s Energy Potential
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Interior announcing the initial steps it is taking to implement the "Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential" executive order and secretary's order. "The...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Legislation to Enact the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact in Alaska
Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation (HB 131, SB 124) to enter Alaska into the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which will bolster healthcare access and nursing opportunities across the state. The NLC is the longest standing, most well-vetted...
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Governance Study Released
The Dunleavy administration today released a report commissioned by the Governor. The study was conducted by an outside legal firm to review the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC). The purpose of the report was to ascertain what if any recommendations or...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Alaska Railroad Bonding Legislation
New Seward Passenger Dock will be operational next year Governor Mike Dunleavy signed legislation today (HB 65) granting the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) the ability to issue up to $135 million in revenue bonds to fund the construction of a new passenger...
The time is right to establish the Alaska Department of Agriculture
In the five years since the pandemic upended the world as we knew it, many aspects of our everyday lives have returned to normal. The pandemic and the upheaval that resulted is something many of us would probably like to forget, but we can’t forget the lessons we...
Women in Construction Week 2025
WHEREAS, our Nation has been shaped by the actions of women of every socioeconomic background and women play a role in every field of professional employment, representing a significant portion of the workforce; and WHEREAS, construction professionals play a...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,600 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of...
American Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, as one of the Nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross has long been a symbol of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross provides care to those...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are over 10,000 rare diseases that together affect approximately 30 million Americans; and WHEREAS, there are many different causes of rare diseases and...
Governor Introduces Legislation Allowing Alaskans to Build Recreational Cabin Sites
Public testimony scheduled for this Friday, February 28 Governor Mike Dunleavy invites Alaskans interested in purchasing or leasing state land to build a recreational cabin to testify in favor of his legislation (SB 105) creating that opportunity for eligible...
Governor Dunleavy Issues a Video Statement on Finfish Farming Bill
This evening, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a video statement on his legislation (HB 111, SB 108) to increase Alaska’s food production and security by permitting finfish farming in Alaska. The legislation only allows permitting for the cultivation and sale of...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Introduces Legislation to Allow Fish Farming in Closed Systems in Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation to boost food security and economic opportunity in Alaska by allowing finfish farming. Currently, Alaska law prohibits finfish farming except for private nonprofit salmon hatcheries. HB 111 would authorize the...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
WHEREAS, born in Petersburg, Alaska, on July 4, 1911, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaska Native woman of the Tlingit nation who was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Announces Bestselling Author Alex Epstein as a Keynote Speaker at 2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce bestselling author Alex Epstein as a keynote speaker at the 2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle...
Nominations Now Open for 2025 First Lady Volunteer Awards
Nominations for the 2025 First Lady Volunteer Awards are being accepted today through March 10, 2025. The annual awards were started in 1975 by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize and pay tribute to exceptional volunteers who make an extraordinary contribution to...
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan was a prominent leader who was dedicated to representing American values on a global scale; and WHEREAS, President Reagan served two terms as the 40th President of the United States, reshaping national politics with his...
John Binkley Appointed to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees
Fairbanks businessman John Binkley has been appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees. Binkley, a lifelong Alaskan, brings decades of public policy experience to the trustee’s table as a former chairman at the...
Cancer Awareness Day
WHEREAS, the well-being of Alaskans is of the utmost importance, and is greatly enhanced through increased awareness of possible threats to personal health; and WHEREAS, cancer is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, and in Alaska, cancer has been the...
Career and Technical Education Month
WHEREAS, in the Great State of Alaska, we strive towards the betterment of our citizens and look to provide every individual with access to quality educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, career and technical education (CTE) provides students with the knowledge,...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month 2025
WHEREAS, all Alaskans have the right to healthy and safe relationships, free of abuse; and it is of utmost importance that adequate education about healthy relationships be available to our youth, as well as safe shelter and assistance for those who are...
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...
