The Governor's Office of the State of Alaska
Recent News About The Governor's Office of the State of Alaska
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Cancer Awareness Day on Feb. 4
Cancer Awareness Day in Alaska
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School Choice Week
School Choice Week in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support and promote the many different forms of education available to our children and commend Alaska’s educators for their dedication to teaching our youth.
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Governor Dunleavy Applauds Investment Decision on Pikka Field
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.
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Governor Dunleavy Approves Legislation to Support Statewide Search and Rescue Volunteers
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.
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Governor Dunleavy Signs Purple Heart Trail, Military Spouse Hiring, and Alaska Coordinate System Bills
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.
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Dunleavy Signs Bill Advancing Statewide Broadband Access
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.
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Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions.
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Alaska National Guard Day
In Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to honor the sacrifices and service of past and present members of the Alaska National Guard.
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Governor Dunleavy Signs Three Bills Modernizing and Increasing Alaska Public Safety Laws
At the Alaska State Crime Lab in Anchorage, Governor Mike Dunleavy today signed into law three bills aimed at increasing public safety for all Alaskans.
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Dunleavy Signs Tribal Recognition Bill to Formally Recognize Alaska’s Tribes
Alaska’s state government formally recognizes all of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes with Governor Mike Dunleavy’s signing of House Bill 123 (HB 123).
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Dunleavy Signs Power Cost Equalization Bill
In an effort to support rural Alaska residents who utilize the state’s Power Cost Equalization (PCE) relief, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed Senator Lyman Hoffman’s Senate Bill 243 (SB 243) last week, raising the maximum kilowatt-hour (kWh) available to residential customers from 500 kWh to 750 kWh per month.
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Alaskans will Start Receiving the 2022 PFD on September 20th
Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced that the electronic distribution of 2022 Permanent Fund Dividends will begin September 20th, about a month ahead of the usual payout in early October.
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Alaska Governor Dunleavy Turns to Courts to Compel Feds to Address Contaminated Lands Conveyed under ANCSA
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy said Alaska has exhausted all options before filing a complaint today in U.S. District Court to compel the U.S. government to take responsibility for and address contaminated sites that it conveyed to Alaska Natives beginning some 50 years ago as part of the land exchanges under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
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Governor Dunleavy Reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Religious Liberty and the First Amendment
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court decision on expression of religious acts.
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Governor Dunleavy, Legislators Celebrate Successful Education Legislation
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his intent to sign into law the Alaska Reads Act, a bipartisan effort with rural and urban support, which lays the groundwork to improve students reading skills through increased accountability and resources.
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Governor Dunleavy Thanks DEED Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson for Years of Service
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson, who is departing from his role as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.
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Governor Dunleavy Concludes Energy Mission to Japan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday concluded a trade mission to Japan.
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First Lady Completing Quarantine in Japan
The Office of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that First Lady Rose Dunleavy is concluding a quarantine for COVID-19 in Japan.
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Governor Dunleavy Announces Appointments to Alaska Boards and Commissions
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions.
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Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes and people from all over the world travel to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer