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School Choice Week
WHEREAS, all children in Alaska should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and WHEREAS, the State of Alaska recognizes the important role that effective education plays in preparing children to be productive, successful adults. Educational...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Recent Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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...
Governor Dunleavy Unveils PFD Back Pay Legislation
January 17, 2019 (Juneau, Alaska) – Yesterday, Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy held a press conference unveiling two Permanent Fund Dividend-related bills focused on restoring full dividends and repaying Alaskans monies owed for years 2016, 2017, and 2018 under...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a passionate activist, outstanding leader, and inspiring pastor who devoted his life to advancing equality, justice, and opportunity for all people; and WHEREAS, he was driven by a deep-rooted belief that a person’s worth ought...
Governor Declares January 9th Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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...
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the safety and wellbeing of every Alaskan is the first priority and highest calling of the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, we are honored to stand by Alaska’s dedicated law enforcement professionals who, day in and day out, give their all to safeguard the...
Governor Announces AGDC Board Changes and Appointments
(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...
Governor Dunleavy Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
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...
60th Anniversary of Alaska Statehood Day
WHEREAS, January 3, 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Alaska’s hard-won fight to become the 49th state of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, in the years leading up to statehood, Alaska pioneers, with excellent foresight and keen understanding of the...
Governor Dunleavy Thanks Emergency Operations Center Staff
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...
Governor Dunleavy Selects Colonel Torrence Saxe as New DMVA Commissioner
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...
Sharon Jackson Selected as House District 13 Representative
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...
Governor and First Lady Mourn Death of Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson
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...
Governor Dunleavy Holds Individual Meetings with Legislators
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...
Matt Shuckerow Named Governor Dunleavy’s Press Secretary
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...
Governor Dunleavy Comments on Secretary Zinke’s Departure
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...
Dunleavy Administration Inherits a $1.6 Billion Deficit
Friday, December 14, 2018 (Anchorage) – Today the Dunleavy administration submitted the Walker administration’s proposed $11.5 billion FY2020 budget simply to meet the statutory deadline and, to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to be honest with Alaskans about...
Governor Dunleavy Sits Down with President Trump, other Top Federal Officials
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...
Alaska National Guard Appreciation Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 13, 2018 as: Alaska National Guard Appreciation Day in Alaska.
Governor Dunleavy to Meet with President Trump This Week
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...
Proclamation Declares December 7th Pearl Harbor Day
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...
Pearl Harbor Day
NOW THEREFORE, I, Michael J. Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2018 as: Pearl Harbor Day
Governor Mike Dunleavy Appoints Public Safety Team
Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the members of his public safety team.
New Alaska Department of Fish & Game Acting Commissioner Announced
Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Doug Vincent-Lang as Acting Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game.
Governor Dunleavy Takes the Oath of Office to Become Alaska’s 12th Governor
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.
Governor Dunleavy Comments on the Passing for Former State Senator Bettye Davis
Former Alaska state lawmaker Bettye Davis passed away this week at the age of 80.
