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Governor Signs Disaster Relief Bill Into Law
April 5, 2019 (Anchorage) — Today, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy signed into law SB 38, a $141 million disaster supplemental bill to assist certain response, recovery and relief efforts following the 7.1 earthquake that struck Southcentral Alaska on November...
Governor Disappointed by Federal Court Decision Locking Up Alaska Offshore Resources
Monday, April 1, 2019 (Wasilla, AK) – A federal judge’s decision to overturn President Donald Trump’s executive order lifting an Obama-era ban on responsible oil and gas exploration in Alaska’s offshore arctic is being met with opposition and regret by Alaska...
Governor Announces Appointees to Board of Fish and Board of Game
Monday, April 1, 2019 (Wasilla, AK) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced his appointees to the Board of Fish and the Board of Game. “The following individuals are highly qualified and knowledgeable in their respective fields, and I believe they will have...
Autism Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability characterized by social and behavioral challenges and can result in lifelong impairment of an individual’s ability to learn, develop healthy interactive behaviors, or understand both verbal and...
Safe Digging Month
WHEREAS, April marks the start of the spring construction, gardening, and digging season for homeowners, landscapers, and construction companies; and WHEREAS, each year, due to failure to follow safe digging practices, Alaska’s underground utility infrastructure is...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, every Alaskan, regardless of age, race, culture, or status deserves to live free from harm and fear of sexual assault or abuse, and no one has the right to force, threaten, or manipulate anyone into sexual activity; and WHEREAS, sexual assault violates an...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, Alaskans appreciate the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women who defend our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and WHEREAS, children of military families face unique challenges and we appreciate their strength and sacrifice as they...
National Public Health Week
WHEREAS, public health services throughout Alaska are important to ensure that Alaskans have the opportunity to live stronger and longer in healthy and safe Alaskan communities; and WHEREAS, Public Health Week gives us the opportunity to enhance the foundation of...
Governor Comments on Judicial Nomination Process Following “Fruitful and Productive” Meeting with Chief Justice Bolger
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 (Nome, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a statement following a meeting yesterday with Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger: “Yesterday, I met with Chief Justice Bolger to discuss a variety of issues...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, every life is precious, Alaskan’s safety is the highest priority, and in times of natural disaster the loss of life leaves a devastating impact; and WHEREAS, March 27, 2019 marks the 55th anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake and subsequent tsunamis...
Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Favor of John Sturgeon and Alaska’s Rights
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and Fish and Game Commissioner Douglas Vincent-Lang hailed today’s unanimous decision by the United States Supreme Court in favor of John Sturgeon, a moose hunter...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, Alaska is the most seismically active region in the United States, and has endured 10 of the 15 largest earthquakes in U.S. history. Alaska also faced the world’s highest tsunami wave in recorded history at an approximated 1,720 feet. Alaska’s many coastal...
Governor’s Office Sponsors Radio Spots Highlighting Opportunities for Budget Engagement
Thursday, March 21 (Juneau, AK) – The Office of Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced a series of radio spots highlighting statewide opportunities for the public to engage on the budget and the state’s fiscal crisis. “From discussions on our fiscal future to...
Governor Announces Four New Judges, Declines to Fill Vacant Seat Without Additional Information from Judicial Council
March 21, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced his selections to fill Alaska Superior and District Court judgeships in Utqiagvik, Kodiak, Anchorage, and Palmer. “Congratulations to these dedicated individuals. Their...
Governor Releases 10-Year Budget Blueprint for Alaska
Thursday, March 21, 2019 (Juneau) – Today Governor Michael J. Dunleavy released his State of Alaska Fiscal Plan for FY20-FY29. The plan is based on projected revenues from the spring 2019 revenue forecast, the administration’s proposed balanced budget, and the...
Governor Announces Roadshow Schedule and Details
March 20, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Today, the Office of Governor Michael. J. Dunleavy released a confirmed schedule and additional details for the Governor’s “Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan.” “The first leg of the Governor’s roadshow includes a number...
Governor Announces Statewide Roadshow to Outline Permanent Fiscal Plan for Alaska
Juneau, AK – Today, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced “A Statewide Discussion for a Permanent Fiscal Plan” a series of community focused discussions and meetings to outline a permanent fiscal plan for Alaska, including the vision behind his FY2020...
Governor Announces Additional Boards and Commissions Appointments
March 12, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has announced the following appointments and reappointments to State of Alaska state boards and commissions. 2020 Census Alaska Complete Count Commission (AO 303) Bryce Ward of North Pole 2/15/19...
Governor Announces Nominations to North Pacific Fishery Management Council
March 11, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy last week made his nominations for the two State of Alaska seats on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC). “I have nominated individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in...
Governor to Lead Delegation to CERAWeek 2019
(March 8, 2019) Juneau, AK – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy will lead a small delegation to CERAWeek 2019, an annual gathering of international energy industry leaders in Houston, TX. Dunleavy will also join IHS Markit Vice Chairman and conference Chair Daniel...
Alaska National Guard to Deploy to U.S. Southern Border
March 5, 2019 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the future deployment of approximately ten soldiers from the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the...
Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
WHEREAS, every year traumatic brain injuries occur in the lives of more than 1.7 million Americans, and severe injuries have resulted in an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with lifelong disabilities; and WHEREAS, damage to the brain can result from a...
Developmental Disability Awareness Month
WHEREAS, over 11,500 Alaskans are estimated to have a developmental disability; and WHEREAS, people with developmental disabilities share the same dreams and desires of all Alaskans; to be successful, independent, contribute to the workforce in a meaningful way,...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes President Trump to Alaska
February 28, 2019 (JBER) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy welcomed President Trump to Alaska today during a refueling stop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Governor Dunleavy accompanied President Trump throughout his visit, which included a 20-minute...
The real solution to rural Alaska’s challenges? Good jobs and the dignity that comes with them
By First Lady Rose Dunleavy In December, my husband chose to hold his inauguration in my home village of Noorvik because it expressed our deep respect and love for the people of rural Alaska. I will forever be grateful to the people of my home village, the people...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2019 as: Rare Disease and Disorder Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support those with rare diseases and disorders, promote and raise awareness within their communities, and celebrate the progress being made by medical professionals and researchers worldwide.
Governor Releases Video Statement on US Southern Border Crisis
February 15, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released the following video statement on the national security crisis on the US Southern Border. “Today I notified the White House that Alaska and our National Guard – if called upon –...
Statement on 25-year-old Fairbanks Cold Case
February 15, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released this following statement in response to the arrest made in the 25-year old cold-case murder of Sophie Sergie: “I commend the Department of Public Safety and the Department of...
Governor Unveils Balanced Budget, Where Expenditures Match Revenues
February 13, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today unveiled his FY2020 budget proposal, an open and straightforward approach to budgeting that works to tackle Alaska’s overwhelming fiscal challenges. “Our budget was built from the bottom...
