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There were 357 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 456,577 in the last 365 days.

Office of Governor Alaska Press Releases

631 Press Releases
  • Published on April 21, 2021 - 21:06 GMT

    A Proclamation on the Death of Walter Mondale

    Today, our Nation mourns the loss of one of our Nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants. Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale served the people of Minnesota as their Attorney General from 1960-1964, as a United States Senator from 1964-1976, as …

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  • Published on April 21, 2021 - 01:24 GMT

    Dunleavy Joins Florida CDC Cruise Industry Shutdown Lawsuit

    Defending Alaskan tourism businesses, families, and workers   April 20, 2021 (Juneau, AK) –  Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced the State of Alaska is joining a Florida lawsuit against the Federal Center for Disease Control (CDC). The lawsuit challenges …

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  • Published on April 19, 2021 - 22:33 GMT

    Crime Victims’ Rights Week

    WHEREAS, throughout our country, millions of people of all ages, and from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, find themselves victimized by crime each year; and WHEREAS, those who have fallen victim to crime are not always identified or open about …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 21:19 GMT

    Dunleavy Announces Proposal for Use of Federal American Rescue Plan Act Funds

    April 16, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today released his proposal for use of $1.02 billion federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds directed to the State for discretionary COVID-19 recovery efforts. The ARP, passed by Congress …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 21:18 GMT

    Dunleavy Unveils Alaska Tourism Marketing and Aid Package

    April 16, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced an Alaska tourism aid package, including a robust national marketing plan, as the state’s annual $4.5 billion tourism economy is in jeopardy. The announcement was made in a …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 00:02 GMT

    State of Alaska Intervenes in Willow Project Lawsuit

    April 15, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Today, the State of Alaska asked the U.S. District Court in Anchorage for permission to participate in a lawsuit to defend the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) approval of the Willow Project. The Willow Project would be …

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  • Published on April 16, 2021 - 00:02 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Orders Investigation into Unauthorized Sharing of DHSS Information

    April 15, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy today directed the Alaska Department of Law to investigate a potential violation of law after a group of Alaskans were contacted by individuals working on behalf of the Municipality of Anchorage about …

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  • Published on April 9, 2021 - 22:42 GMT

    Dunleavy Introduces Alaska Energy Independence Act

    April 9, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced the Alaska Energy Independence Act (SB 123, HB 170) establishing a tried and true method to spur sustainable energy development. The bill creates the Alaska Energy Independence …

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  • Published on April 9, 2021 - 22:42 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Announces Forthcoming Tourism Aid Initiative

    April 9, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced a forthcoming initiative to aid our impacted tourism, hospitality, and ancillary businesses in a press conference with local business owners at Wings Airways Hanger in Juneau. The …

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  • Published on April 9, 2021 - 09:30 GMT

    Report to White House: Alaska Economy Devastated by CDC Decision on Cruise Ships

    April 8, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today sent the State of Alaska’s Impacts to Alaska from 2020/2021 Cruise Ship Season Cancellation report to the White House, detailing the economic impacts and attributing a $3 billion gross state …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 22:17 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Thanks NOAA for Committing to Rebuild Port Facility in Ketchikan

    April 7, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Today Governor Mike Dunleavy thanked NOAA for their commitment to rebuild the Ketchikan port facilities needed to house the NOAA ship Fairweather. The $19 million project will allow the hydrographic survey ship to …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 07:10 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Names Jim Cockrell Commissioner of Public Safety

    April 6, 2021 (Kenai, AK) – Today, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he has appointed James “Jim” Cockrell as Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety and will submit his name for confirmation to the Alaska Legislature immediately.   “Public Safety …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 07:10 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Commits FY23 Funding for Silvertip Maintenance Station

    April 6, 2021 (Kenai, AK) – At a press conference in Kenai this morning, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced he will continue to support future funding for the Silvertip Maintenance Station on the Kenai Peninsula during next year’s FY23 budget cycle. The …

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  • Published on April 6, 2021 - 04:40 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Recognizes National Public Health Week

    April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April 5 – April 11, 2021, as “National Public Health Week” in Alaska. WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to …

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  • Published on April 6, 2021 - 00:15 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Announces Two Judicial Appointments

    April 5, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced two judicial appointees to the superior and district courts in Fairbanks. The judges were selected from a group of individuals nominated by the Alaska Judicial Council. Maria Pia …

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  • Published on April 3, 2021 - 01:36 GMT

    A Proclamation on Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers

    In accordance with a proclamation from President Joe Biden, the United States flag should be flown at half-staff April 2, 2021 until sunset on April 6, 2021 honoring United States Capitol Police Officers. Both the US and Alaska flag should be flown at half …

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  • Published on April 3, 2021 - 00:25 GMT

    Alaska Upholds Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms

    April 2, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – The Second Amendment right to bear arms is important to millions of Americans and is fundamental to Alaskans. As such, the State of Alaska is supporting legal efforts that uphold robust Second Amendment rights. Alaska is …

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  • Published on April 2, 2021 - 21:15 GMT

    Alaska Continues to Lead Nation in Vaccination Rates

    (Juneau, AK) – Alaska’s vaccination effort continues to be one of the best in the nation. Nearly one-in-three Alaskans (253,240 people) have received their first shot while more than one-in-five (177,827 people) are fully vaccinated. Vaccination coverage …

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  • Published on April 1, 2021 - 21:17 GMT

    Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April 1, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month” in Alaska and issued the following video: Click here, or above, to watch Governor Dunleavy’s video remarks on Sexual Assault Awareness Month …

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  • Published on April 1, 2021 - 00:54 GMT

    Alaska Granted Motion to Join Defense of Salmon Fisheries in Southeast

    March 31, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – The State of Alaska’s motion to intervene in a federal case that would threaten Southeast Alaska’s salmon fisheries was granted by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on Tuesday. The Wild Fish …

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