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Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy is preparing to give his first State of the State address tomorrow, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM (AKST). Governor Dunleavy will detail his vision for Alaska in a speech focused on fulfilling promises to Alaskans – with a significant emphasis on making Alaska families and communities safe, helping grow our economy, and outlining a path towards a permanent fiscal plan.

January 18, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced the following appointments to State of Alaska State boards and commissions: State of Alaska Board of Education and Early Development Sally Stockhausen of Ketchikan Bob Griffin of...

January 9, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today proclaimed January 9th, 2019 as “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” and issued the following statement: “Today I encourage all Alaskans to thank and appreciate the brave men and women that give...

(January 7, 2019) JUNEAU – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced key changes and appointments to the seven-member board of directors governing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC). Governor Dunleavy named Department of Labor Commissioner...

Thursday, January 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, to authorize a full suite of federal assistance for the State...

Monday, December 31, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) today for a series of events beginning with a visit to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Governor Dunleavy visited the center to personally...

Friday, December 21, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy is proud to announce he has selected Col. Torrence Saxe to serve as the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and to serve as the adjutant general for the Alaska...

Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Anchorage) – Today Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy selected Eagle River resident and veteran Sharon Jackson to serve as representative for House District 13 for the 31st Session of the Alaska Legislature. “Sharon has all the qualities you look...

Thursday, December 20, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy wish to express their sincerest condolences to the family of Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson, her mother Cora Adams and, the residents of Skagway. “Rose and I join the...

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 (Anchorage) – This week Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy is sitting down one on one with all 60 incoming and sitting representatives and senators in the Alaska Legislature. The Governor wants to learn what their goals for the upcoming session...

Monday, December 17, 2018 (Anchorage) –  Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has selected Matt Shuckerow to serve as his press secretary. Matt, a lifelong Alaskan, was born on Kodiak Island and grew up in Anchorage. He comes to the Dunleavy administration from Washington...

Saturday, December 15, 2018 (Anchorage) – Gov. Michael J. Dunleavy issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is stepping down from office. “I met with Secretary Zinke just this week and was deeply impressed...

Thursday, December 13, 2018 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy sat down with President Donald Trump this morning at the White House to discuss a wide range of issues important to Alaska. The meeting was held with 12 other newly elected state and territorial...

Monday, December 10, 2018 (Anchorage) – Governor Michael J. Dunleavy will travel to Washington D.C. along with 12 other newly elected state and territorial governors to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday, December 13. “This is the first of many...

Friday, December 7, 2018 (Anchorage) – This morning Governor Michael J. Dunleavy issued his first executive proclamation naming Friday, December 7, 2018 as Pearl Harbor Day. The surprise attack led to a declaration of war against Japan and America’s entry into...

Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the members of his public safety team.

Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Doug Vincent-Lang as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game.

Governor Mike Dunleavy took the oath of office today becoming the 12th Governor of the State of Alaska. Standing by his side during the ceremony in Kotzebue were First Lady Rose Dunleavy and daughters Catherine and Ceil Ann.