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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...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim February 16, 2019 as: Elizabeth Peratrovich Day in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to celebrate her great influence on Alaska, and consider their role in carrying forward the principles of justice and equality she so admirably exemplified.
An Honest Budget: Sustainable, Predictable, Affordable
One promise I made to Alaskans was to present you with a permanent fiscal plan, one in which we tackle our economic challenges and start bringing fiscal responsibility to Juneau. Combined with a series of legislative proposals and constitutional amendments, a major...
Nominations now being accepted for First Lady Volunteer of the Year Awards
Friday, February 8, 2019 (Juneau) – Alaska First Lady Rose Dunleavy opened nominations today for the 2019 First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. The awards are an annual tradition started by First Lady Bella Hammond to recognize and pay tribute to a special...
Ronald Reagan Day
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background but exceptional character, was an outstanding leader at a time when that was what our nation greatly needed; and WHEREAS, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman,...
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...
