Governor Dunleavy Issues Statement on Biden’s Halt of ANWR Development January 20, 2021 January 20, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a statement on today’s hasty decision of incoming President Joe Biden to halt oil and gas activities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The decision follows the historic lease sale held on January 6, 2021. Today’s announcement to shut down development in the […]
Governor Dunleavy Appoints Ed Sniffen to Attorney General January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Today Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the appointment of Clyde “Ed” Sniffen to the position of Attorney General. Sniffen was named acting Attorney General in August 2020. “Ed Sniffen has a long and proven record of leadership within the Department of Law and I am proud to appoint him to […]
Governor Dunleavy Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021 (Juneau, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a proclamation declaring January 18, 2021 as “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day” in the State of Alaska. WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream of advancing equality and justice for all people helped shape our nation and redirect the dialogue about race […]
Dunleavy Issues Extension of State’s COVID-19 Public Health Disaster Response January 14, 2021 January 14, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today issued a Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration effective 12:00am, January 15, 2021, until 12:00am February 14, 2021, due to the continuation of the COVID-19 virus in the State of Alaska. The Disaster Declaration enables the state’s ongoing response to the increased outbreak of COVID-19 […]
Dunleavy Administration Reopens Two Interior Road Maintenance Stations January 12, 2021 (Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy is proud to announce the reopening of two State of Alaska highway road maintenance stations. The Birch Lake Station located on the Richardson Highway, and the Chitina Station on the Edgerton Highway, will reopen this winter to improve highway safety during Alaska’s long winter season. “As I have always […]