Alaska State Executive - Governor
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Governor Mike Dunleavy: Issues Statement Regarding Supreme Court Opinion
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Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued the following statement regarding the Alaska Supreme Court’s opinion in State v. Recall Dunleavy
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Rural Transit Day
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Alaska’s state road system spans over 5,600 miles, with many communities not connected to the national highway system
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Convenes Full Cabinet in Fairbanks
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today in Fairbanks convened his full cabinet for the first in person meeting since social distancing measures were implemented in 2020.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Biden’s “America and Alaska Last” Approach Continues with Roadless Announcement
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President Joe Biden’s efforts to put Alaska workers permanently into unemployment lines and wipe out small businesses continues with the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement restarting efforts to shut down Southeast Alaska with the roadless rule.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Signs Bill Modernizing State’s Procurement for Construction Projects
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Today, in Fairbanks, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed into law his administration’s bill modernizing Alaska’s public construction process. House Bill 160 changes the current construction procurement code by including the Construction Manager/General Contractor methodology (CM/GC) as an authorized form of awarding procurement contracts.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Announces Senior Policy Advisor to Spearhead Statehood Defense Initiative
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his choice to lead his administration’s priority Statehood Defense initiative.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Applauds Legislative Focus on Future of Permanent Fund Dividend
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today applauded the Alaska State Legislature’s Comprehensive Fiscal Policy Working Group for holding its first meeting and taking seriously the need to resolve the political issue that has become the use of the Permanent Fund’s earnings.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Announces Alaska Supreme Court Appointee
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Jennifer Stuart Henderson to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Sues Biden Administration for Breaking Promises on Federal Land Orders
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Today, on the 63rd anniversary of the signing of the Alaska Statehood Act, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced that the State of Alaska is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior for illegally and unjustifiably extending decades-long restrictions on nearly 28 million acres of federal land in Alaska.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Labor Commissioner Ledbetter Announce Major Contribution to the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dr. Tamika Ledbetter announced today that $24 million in unobligated CARES Act funding will be deposited into the Alaska Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Drunk Driving Victims’ Remembrance Day
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Alaska’s extensive road systems provide the ability for necessary transportation of Alaskans and visitors, who routinely travel for work, school, and pleasure, with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Independence Day
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A group of visionaries, our founding fathers, set out to establish a new and independent nation, one like no other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy – affirming and safeguarding each citizen’s right to pursue their own destiny and happiness
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Department of Environmental Conservation 50th Anniversary
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50 years ago, on July 1, 1971 DEC was created by the Legislature with a mission to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska’s natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Restores Budgetary Discipline to FY22 State Spending Plan
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Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced line item vetoes totaling $215 million to the budget passed by the legislature that restores fiscal discipline, protects essential state services, maximizes the use of federal funds (CARES, CRRSA, ARPA)
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
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The State of Alaska is thankful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea and appreciates the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of the Last Frontier
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Lemonade Day
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Alaska’s youth are the future of our Great State, and it is vital for us to provide them with the educational opportunities necessary to achieve their full potential
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recognizes Passing of Former U.S. Sen. Gravel
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Releases Statement on FY 22 Budget
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Governor Mike Dunleavy released the following statement after the Alaska House passed an effective date of July 1 for the FY22 state operating budget.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Sends $3M CARES Funds to Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the distribution of $3 million CARES Act funds for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Names Broadband Task Force Appointees
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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced appointees to The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband.
