Alaska State Executive - Governor
Recent News About Alaska State Executive - Governor
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Directs $3M CARES Act Funds to AFN, Tanana Chiefs Conference
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced funding distribution totaling $3 million to the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and Tanana Chiefs Conference utilizing federal CARES Act funds to assist with COVID-19 related costs.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Encourages Budget Passage as New Special Session Begins
by Press release submission
With one week remaining in the fiscal year, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced a budget bill representing a path forward to avert a government shutdown as the second special session of 2021 begins.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Reestablishes Denali Commission Transportation Advisory Committee
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the reestablishment of the Denali Commission Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Juneteenth Day
by Press release submission
The State of Alaska celebrates Juneteenth, a blending of “June” and “nineteenth,” on the third Saturday in June, which is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Pollinator Week
by Press release submission
Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that enhance the natural beauty of our great state, and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Distributes Funding Prioritizing Public Safety
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced a distribution of federal and state funds prioritizing Alaskans’ public safety as the 2021 fiscal year nears closure.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Takes Immediate Action, Calls Legislature into Second Special Session
by Press release submission
“This budget threatens a state government shutdown and jeopardizes public safety and essential services.”
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Urges Legislature to Complete Budget
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Deputy Attorney General Cori Mills held a press conference today where he urged the Legislature to complete its constitutionally mandated task of passing a state operating and capital budget
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Issues Statement on the Special Session
by Press release submission
Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement today about last night’s floor session in the Alaska House that resulted in an incomplete state budget.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Issues Statement on Federal Action to Resume Oil and Gas Leasing Program
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a statement on actions by a federal judge to halt implementation of the Biden Administration’s unlawful moratorium placed on oil and gas leasing until the litigation is completed.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Dunleavy Responds to Biden Administration’s Intent to Redefine WOTUS
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a statement in response to the Biden administration’s intent to redefine “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS).
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
by Press release submission
Alaska’s vast natural environment includes terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems supporting native populations of wild plants, fish and wildlife, as well as cultivated crops and livestock
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Disappointed In Biden Administration Decision To Suppress Alaska’s Economic Opportunities
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy called the decision by the Biden Administration to repeal the previous administration’s plan to lift roadless rule allowing the forest to allow sensible economic activity in the Tongass National Forest a bad decision that will negatively impact Alaskans.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Urges Swift Legislative Action on Constitutional Amendment to Protect Permanent Fund
by Press release submission
With just over a week remaining in the first Special Session, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today reiterated the need to address his proposed constitutional amendment
Governor Mike Dunleavy: This Is the Year to Save the PFD
by Press release submission
Support for protecting the Permanent Fund dividend in the Alaska Constitution has reached unprecedented levels.
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recognizes Passing of Tom Fink
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Tom Fink
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recognizes Passing of Tom Fink
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of Tom Fink, who served in the Alaska State House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976, was the 7th Speaker of the House from 1973 to 1974, and Mayor of Anchorage from 1987 to 1994:
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Announces Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Appointee
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the reappointment of Craig Richards to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Trustees
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recognizes Passing of Former Sen. Kookesh
by Press release submission
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy issued the following statement on the passing of former Alaska State Senator Albert Kookesh
Governor Mike Dunleavy: Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
by Press release submission
World War II arrived in Alaska. On this fateful day, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese “Kate” bombers from two of their aircraft carriers, marking the first aerial attack by an enemy on the continental United States
