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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...
Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions. Alaskans interested in applying for a vacant position on a board or commission can apply here. Alaska Labor Relations Agency Dennis DeWitt – Juneau...
Governor Dunleavy Welcomes Rachel Bylsma as Deputy Chief of Staff
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomes Rachel Bylsma as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. “I am confident in Ms. Bylsma's ability to help manage the day-to-day operations of our office and to keep my Administration moving forward,” said Governor Dunleavy. “She has...
American Red Cross Month
WHEREAS, as one of the nation’s oldest and most recognized humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross has long been a symbol of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American way of life; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is notable for...
85th Anniversary of March of Dimes
WHEREAS, founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, March of Dimes funded the development of two vaccines that virtually eliminated the crippling disease of polio; and WHEREAS, in 1958, the organization shifted its attention from polio to the prevention of...
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
WHEREAS, developmental disabilities affect more than an estimated 11,500 Alaskan children, adults, and families; and WHEREAS, a developmental disability is a lifelong, chronic mental or physical impairment that manifests itself before a person reaches the age of 22...
Rare Disease and Disorder Day
WHEREAS, a rare disease or disorder is a physical condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. Approximately 25 million people in the United States and 400 million worldwide are affected by Rare Diseases and Disorders; and WHEREAS, there are many different...
Governor Dunleavy Approves Susan McKenzie as DEED Commissioner
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development has selected, and Governor Mike Dunleavy has approved Susan McKenzie as the new Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED). Heidi Teshner, who has served as Acting...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Bill to Update Permanent Fund Dividend Eligibility and Modernize Department of Revenue Procedures
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB 85, updating eligibility requirements for the Permanent Fund Dividend and modernizing the way the Department of Revenue can issue a notice of levy and conduct background checks on Department employees. The bill allows...
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Bill to Help Licensed Professionals Transition to Working in Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB83 to provide people who work in a licensed occupation temporary, limited license reciprocity so that they begin working in Alaska sooner. The bill will allow individuals with "clean licenses" in other states to work up to...
Governor Dunleavy Creates Alaska Energy Security Task Force to Create Comprehensive Statewide Energy Plan
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 344, establishing the Alaska Energy Security Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to develop a comprehensive statewide energy plan that will evaluate the energy generation, distribution, and...
Defense assets must reflect Alaska’s role as frontier outpost against threats
Events over the past two weeks have been a useful reminder for our fellow Americans that Alaska holds a far more strategic position on the globe than our typical depiction in a box at the bottom of a map would indicate. Most know that Alaska is huge, at...
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
WHEREAS, born on July 4, 1911 in Petersburg, Alaska, Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaskan Native woman of the Tlingit nation that was instrumental in the campaign against ending the discrimination that plagued the Alaska territory, and in doing so, she left a...
Governor Dunleavy’s Budget Amendments Strengthen the Public Defender Agency, the Office of Public Advocacy, and the Ferry System
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced $117 million in total Undesignated General Fund (UGF) Amendments as part of a package of budget amendments introduced to the Legislature today. “Today’s amended budget proposal reflects that we are listening and responding...
