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Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
WHEREAS, fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. It is made legally and used pharmaceutically, but has also become a prevalent substance in counterfeit pills and is frequently...
Governor Dunleavy Hosts U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Members for Tour of Alaska
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy welcomed members of the House Committee on Natural Resources to Alaska to learn more about Alaska's gold standard for responsible resource development, the opportunities natural resource development provides working Alaskans families,...
Governor Dunleavy Surveys Juneau Flood Damage
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy surveyed the aftermath of the 2024 Juneau Glacier Flood with state officials and local leaders. "The damage caused by the flood damage is significant and is affecting hundreds of Alaskans. I'm grateful that there were no deaths or...
Community Health Center Week
WHEREAS, for over fifty years, community health centers have provided accessible and affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured members of communities across the Nation; and WHEREAS, a community health center’s Board is comprised of patients to ensure that...
Farmers Market Week
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999 to raise awareness of efforts nationwide for producers to sell directly to customers; and WHEREAS, a farmers market is an organized assembly of...
United States Coast Guard Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has courageously protected our country’s shores since August 4, 1790, and is the nation’s oldest continuous seafaring service; and WHEREAS, nearly three-quarters of Alaskans reside along our 47,300 miles of coastline, and the...
Legislation Passed After the Constitutional Deadline Vetoed by Governor Dunleavy
Governor Mike Dunleavy has vetoed the five bills (HB 19, 29, 122, 189, 203) passed by the Alaska Legislature after the constitutionally mandated deadline to adjourn the session at midnight, May 16, 2024. “I understand the Legislature’s desire to keep working into...
Shooting Sports Month
WHEREAS, Alaskans enjoy a variety of outdoor activities year round. From hiking to hunting, many of those activities involve the use of firearms; and WHEREAS, countless Alaskans rely on and take pride in the ability to use firearms to feed and protect their...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Signs Alaska Energy Bills
Today in Anchorage Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed three energy bills into law. HB 50 creates a regulatory framework for the State of Alaska to utilize its geologic resources for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). HB 307 prioritizes the...
Alaska National Guard Day
WHEREAS, since before World War II, the Alaska National Guard has acted as a first line of defense for the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Alaska National Guard serves our Nation when called by federal service, and Alaska National Guard members stand...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Four Bills from Interior Legislators into Law
This afternoon, Governor Mike Dunleavy visited Fairbanks and signed four pieces of legislation addressing health care, timber sales, military affairs, and motor vehicles. Each bill was sponsored by a member of the Alaska Legislature’s interior delegation. House...
Rural Transit Day
WHEREAS, Alaska celebrated Rural Transit Day for the first time on July 16, 2020, to focus on what agencies have done and are doing to recognize the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has grown, so has the...
Governor Mike Dunleavy Signs Landmark Omnibus Bill to Combat Crime and Protect Crime Victims
Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 66, a comprehensive omnibus crime bill. This landmark legislation enhances public safety and provides robust support for victims and law enforcement throughout Alaska. “Improving public safety for Alaskans has...
Independence Day
WHEREAS, over 200 years ago, a group of visionaries – our founding fathers – set out and established a new and independent nation, unlike any other, based on the philosophies of a representative democracy to affirm and safeguard each citizen’s personal right to...
Drunk Driving Victims Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, Alaska’s extensive road systems allow for transportation of Alaskans and visitors for work, school, or leisure with the reasonable expectation of respectful and attentive treatment from fellow drivers; and WHEREAS, impaired driving remains a...
ATV/Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Awareness Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is a State with many outdoor recreational opportunities that attract residents and visitors to a world-class setting; and WHEREAS, these opportunities include winter and summer activities, such as hiking, hunting, mountaineering, skiing, snow...
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska is thankful for the continuation of strong international relations with the Republic of Korea, and Alaskans appreciate the Korean community’s many contributions to the economic and cultural diversity of our Great State; and WHEREAS, the...
Governor Dunleavy Signs Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Prioritizing Education, Energy, and Public Safety for Alaskans
Today Governor Mike Dunleavy transmitted the Fiscal Year 2025 state operating and capital budgets. Governor Dunleavy line-item vetoed and signed the appropriation bills Thursday afternoon. The result is a fiscally-responsible budget that invests in Alaska's public...
Alaska Pollinator Week
WHEREAS, Alaska has an abundance of plant and animal species that make up the natural beauty of our Great State and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and industries; and WHEREAS, bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, and other pollinator species provide...
Juneteenth Day
WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas under General Order No. 3 to enforce President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation; and WHEREAS, on the anniversary of the Galveston announcement, the State of...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz who passed away on June 9. In 1989, Spohnholz was appointed to the Alaska State House by...
Governor Dunleavy and First Lady Mourn the Passing of Former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz
Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of former Alaska Representative Ann Spohnholz who passed away on June 9. In 1989, Spohnholz was appointed to the Alaska State House by...
Alaska Invasive Species Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the scenic mountains, meadows, rivers, and coastal bays of Alaska are prized for their diverse and abundant wild plants, fish, and wildlife, drawing more than two million visitors annually ; and WHEREAS, we rely on native flora and fauna, cultivated crops,...
Alaska Realizes Boost in Early Literacy Following Alaska Reads Act Implementation
Governor Mike Dunleavy is pleased to announce new data demonstrates that Alaska’s youngest students are experiencing significant advances in early literacy as a result of the Alaska Reads Act. The landmark legislation, co-sponsored by Governor Mike Dunleavy and...
Dutch Harbor Remembrance Day
WHEREAS, on June 3, 1942, six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II arrived in Alaska when Dutch Harbor on Amaknak Island was bombed by Japanese aircraft – the first aerial attack by an enemy on the continental United States; and WHEREAS, the...
Great Outdoors Month
WHEREAS, Alaska is known for its expansive landscapes, and people from around the world come to experience the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife the Last Frontier has to offer; and WHEREAS, throughout Alaska’s changing seasons, residents and visitors can...
National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils Selects Three Alaskan Schools to Receive DON’T QUIT!® FITNESS CENTERS
Today the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils announced three Alaska schools that were selected to each receive a DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center. The DON’T QUIT! Campaign has named Mears Middle School and Romig Middle School in Anchorage, and Knik...
Memorial Day
WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all, and we recognize the generations of brave, patriotic men and women who have served in the military and have given their lives to protect and defend our Nation; and WHEREAS, each year on...
Third Annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference Charts Course for Alaska’s Energy Future
This week, around 900 leaders, innovators, policy makers and other people interested in shaping the future of energy in Alaska and the world convened in Anchorage for the third annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. The conference highlighted how Alaska can...