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Governor Mike Dunleavy: Hundreds of Health Care Workers Coming to Alaska as State Provides Support to Hospitals and Health Care Providers

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that hundreds of medical personnel are coming to Alaska to assist the State’s health care facilities.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Appoints Amanda Browning to Palmer District Court

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Governor Mike Dunleavy filled a judicial vacancy on the Palmer District Court today by appointing Amanda Browning to the position.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recognizes Passing of Former Representative Jeannette James

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Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are extending their sympathies today to the family and friends of former Alaska Representative Jeannette James who passed away this week.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Responds To Decrease in Crime Rate in 2020 Crime in Alaska Report

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement in regard to the 2020 Crime in Alaska report that shows a decrease in Alaska’s overall crime rate by 18.5%.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

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All Alaskans deserve access to opportunities to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary to lead prosperous and productive lives

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Forensic Science Week

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Quality forensic science plays a vital role in investigating crimes, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Administration and Companies Send More Fish to Yukon River Communities

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to see another shipment of salmon heading to the Yukon River, a region dealing with the hardship of low fish escapements this summer.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Applauds Progress on Public Safety Initiative for DNA Funding

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Governor Mike Dunleavy, today, thanked the Alaska Legislature for approving his $1.1 million in funding for DNA technicians Tuesday. Public Safety is Governor Dunleavy’s top priority, and the funding advances a top public safety initiative.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Welcomes Two New Communications Staffers

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Governor Mike Dunleavy is proud to announce the arrival this week of two new Deputy Press Secretaries: Patty Sullivan and Shannon Mason.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Governor Dunleavy Issues a Statement on Legislature’s 2021 PFD Decisions

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Following the Alaska Legislature’s decision today to appropriate only $1100 for the 2021 Permanent Fund Dividend, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Patriot Day 2021

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Today marks 20 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Issues a Statement on President Biden’s Mandatory Vaccination Plan

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s attempt to force vaccinations on millions of Americans.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: 9/11 Flag Status

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Tomorrow is Patriot Day and the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Prepares to Fight Biden Administration Over Resource Development Will seek an Increase in Alaska Statehood Defense Funds in FY22 budget

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At a press conference today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy was joined by representatives from five of the state’s leading resource development organizations to call out the Biden administration for its latest attempts to snuff out Alaska’s natural resource based economy that will result in lost jobs, revenue and economic prosperity for all Alaskans.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Ryan Anderson Named Alaska’s New DOT Commissioner

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Governor Dunleavy thanks John MacKinnon for his service to Alaskans

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Amends Special Session Call to Accelerate COVID-19 Response

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Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy expanded his special session to include two pieces of legislation that will strengthen the state’s ongoing response to the recent COVID surge.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Governor, First Lady Mourn Loss of U.S. Marines in Afghanistan

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Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement regarding the loss of U.S. Marines and other service members in Afghanistan earlier today.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

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As a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Directs Immediate Funding of Student Scholarships, WWAMI Program, Other Critical Programs

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Governor Mike Dunleavy today directed his Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement the remaining outstanding appropriations passed in the FY22 state budget that were eventually subject to the reverse sweep.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Coordinates Distribution of Salmon to Upper Yukon River Communities

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a statement on the fulfillment of the State of Alaska’s $75,000 salmon donation to communities along the Yukon River.