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Governor Mike Dunleavy: Signs Bill Repealing Minimum Wage Exemption for Alaskans with Disabilities

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Today at Special Olympics Alaska, Governor Mike Dunleavy singed Senate Bill 185 to repeal an antiquated statute which has allowed employers to pay Alaskans with a physical or mental disability subminimum wage.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Governor Appoints Deven Mitchell Acting Revenue Commissioner

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Governor Mike Dunleavy named Deven Mitchell acting commissioner of the Alaska Department of Revenue today.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Patriot Day

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WHEREAS, today marks 21 years since the American people faced the worst terrorist attack on United States soil on September 11, 2001

Governor Mike Dunleavy: A Presidential Proclamation on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend Hits a Record $3,284.00

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Governor Mike Dunleavy announced today that the 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend will be $3284.00.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Clean Energy Week

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WHEREAS, clean and renewable energy is part of Alaska’s energy infrastructure and future. It includes generation from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, tidal, biomass, and geothermal sources, but it also includes nuclear, natural gas, and carbon capture technologies as well as energy storage

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Suicide Prevention Week

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WHEREAS, protecting the health and wellness of Alaskans is key to ensuring a stronger future for our families and communities

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Revenue Commissioner Lucinda Mahoney Announces Retirement

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Alaska Revenue Commissioner Lucinda Mahoney announced today she will resign effective Friday, September 9th.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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WHEREAS, our most precious resource is our children and their well-being is vital to a bright future for Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Recovery Month

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WHEREAS, it is paramount for all Alaskans to understand the need for and the effectiveness of affordable, accessible, and high-quality substance abuse treatment

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Alaska Blood Donation Week

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WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is committed to protecting its residents and those visiting our great State by ensuring that our medical centers have a safe and adequate supply of blood

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Officially Breaks Ground on Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction Project

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The people living and working along Knik-Goose Bay (KGB) Road will see significant safety upgrades along the highway with the official start of Phase One of the Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction project.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Signs Bills Supporting Farming, Meat Processing Industries

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Today at the Alaska State Fair, Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 298 (HB 298) establishing the Alaska Food Strategy Task Force and a forgivable loan program, and House Bill 347 (HB347) allowing confidentiality of certain records related to animals.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Chena River State Rec Site to Partially Reopen

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Starting at noon on Friday, locals and visitors will again be able to launch their boats and enjoy the day-use area at the Chena River State Recreation Site.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Applauds Investment Decision on Pikka Field

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is praising today’s announcement by Santos and Repsol to move forward with Phase 1 of the Pikka project on Alaska’s North Slope.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Approves Legislation to Support Statewide Search and Rescue Volunteers

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed the Ellie Mae Act to provide support to statewide volunteer search and rescue organizations at no cost to the state.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Signs Purple Heart Trail, Military Spouse Hiring, and Alaska Coordinate System Bills

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Today at American Legion Jack Henry Post 1, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed into law two bills to support Alaska’s military and veteran community, and a third bill to modernize the state’s coordinate system.

Governor Mike Dunleavy: Signs Bill Advancing Statewide Broadband Access

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Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed House Bill 363 establishing the Office of Broadband, creating the broadband parity adjustment fund, and establishing the Statewide Broadband Advisory Board.