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Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
WHEREAS, situations that require the assistance of law enforcement, firefighters, or emergency medical responders can occur at any time; and WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics is critical...
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day
WHEREAS, for more than two centuries, men and women in the United States Armed Forces have served our nation with courage, honor, devotion, and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, on this day in 1942, the largest number of Americans to ever surrender were captured by the...
Governor Dunleavy Establishes Task Force on Child Care
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 346, establishing the Governor's Task Force on Child Care. The order takes effect immediately. The task force is charged with developing a plan to improve the availability and affordability of quality child...
Governor Introduces Legislation Creating the Alaska Energy Independence Fund
This morning, Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation creating the Alaska Energy Independence Fund to increase Alaska’s energy independence and security. Senate Bill 125 and House Bill 154 will allow the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) to create a...
National Public Health Week
WHEREAS, the week of April 3-9, 2023, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.”; each day of the week has a unique theme, and so this year’s themes are Community, Violence Prevention, Reproductive and Sexual...
Education and Sharing Day
WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson worked tirelessly to advocate for the values of education, morality, and civic duty throughout his life, and in 1978, United States Congress validated Rabbi Schneerson’s efforts with the proclamation of Education and...
Governor Dunleavy Names of Board of Fisheries and Board of Game Appointees
Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed four Alaskans to fill open seats on the Alaska Board of Game and the Alaska Board of Fisheries and made two reappointments to the Board of Game. All appointments begin on July 1, 2023. Board of Fisheries Gerad Godfrey (Eagle River)...
The Week of the Young Child
WHEREAS, children are our most precious resource, and the early years of a child’s life are vital in promoting social skills and cognitive development; and WHEREAS, parents, community volunteers, mentors, coaches, day care providers, and all other members of our...
Second Chance Month
WHEREAS, every person is entitled to the inalienable right of being treated with dignity and compassion, and those who have fallen should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our great nation once again; and WHEREAS, reentering society after...
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 is one of our society’s...
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...
Month of the Military Child
WHEREAS, many brave Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families to protect the security and freedom of our great nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and commend the children in our communities who show...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WHEREAS, on the 22nd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must keep working together to increase public consciousness of this issue and reinforce the network of support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at...
Arab American Heritage Month
WHEREAS, the cultural diversity of 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...
State, labor, and utilities are aligned on modernizing the Railbelt grid
By Governor Mike Dunleavy and Doug Tansy Today, Alaska has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capture federal infrastructure dollars and stabilize Alaska’s aging Railbelt electrical grid, bringing it up to modern standards. If the utilities, the State, and...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Fast Track Legislation for SNAP Benefits and Legal Services
Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed the FY23 Fast Track Supplemental Budget (House Bill 79). The legislation will speed up recertifications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and address case backlogs at the Public Defender Agency and the Office...
Vietnam Veterans Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of our Great State and 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...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is vital to 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, 16 of them have...
Tsunami Preparedness Week
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness at state, regional, and local levels is extremely vital for survival in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Alaska has the most coastline of any U.S. State and its coastline contains many communities that are vulnerable to tsunamis...
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is vital to 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, 16 of them have...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Energy Security Task Force Members
Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy revised the Alaska Energy Security Task Force and announced its members. The Governor issued Administrative Order 344 on February 23, 2023, establishing the task force. The task force has been revised to include the Lieutenant...
Don Young Day
WHEREAS, born the middle son of Lawhead Young Sr. and Arlene Young-Harris on June 9, 1933, in Meridian, California, Donald Edwin Young was the fourth Congressman to represent Alaska and the 45th Dean of the United States House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, after...
An accurate portrayal of parental rights isn’t controversial
When presented accurately, the rights of parents to be involved and informed about what their children are being taught in school should not be controversial. For mothers and fathers, the question is simple: Should you be the ones who decide what is best for your...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Susan McKenzie’s Decision to Decline DEED Commissioner Appointment
Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that Susan McKenzie has decided to not accept the position of Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. “I was so blessed to have been chosen to lead Alaska Department of Education and Early...
Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on King Cove Road
Today Interior Secretary Deb Haaland withdrew a land exchange that had been authorized in 2019 to build an 11-mile gravel road connecting the communities of King Cove and Cold Bay. Currently, when a resident in King Cove needs a medical evacuation, emergency...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Judicial Appointment to the Kenai Superior Court
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that Kelly J. Lawson has been appointed to the Kenai Superior Court. Ms. Lawson was selected from a list of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council and forwarded on to the Governor. Ms. Lawson has been an...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Approval of the Willow Project, but New Oil and Gas Restrictions in NPR-A will Harm Alaska
Today the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a Record of Decision approving an alternative for ConocoPhillips' Willow Project on the North Slope that permits three drill pads. In a separate move, the Biden administration announced that it will lock up millions...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Bills to Pay Teachers Recruitment and Retention Incentive, Ensure Parental Rights in Schools
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy announced two education bills which will be filed this week. One bill is a teacher recruitment and retention incentive that will provide full-time, certified classroom teachers a cash payment each July for a period of three years. The...
2023 First Lady Volunteer of the Award
Serving as Alaska’s First Lady has given me the opportunity to meet many truly inspiring Alaskans. Reflecting on this time, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to call Alaska home and to be surrounded by such dedicated and inspiring individuals. It is my pleasure to...
Women in Construction Week
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...
