July 18, 2017 Statement from Bipartisan group of Governors on U.S. Senate health care bill Today, a bipartisan group of governors issued the following statement in response to recent developments and proposed changes to the Senate health care bill. “Congress should work to make health insurance more affordable by controlling […]
Alaska
Governor Commends Legislature for Ending Cashable Oil Credits
Native Civil Rights Leader Elizabeth Peratrovich to be Commemorated on U.S. $1 Coin
Alaska Native Civil Rights Leader Elizabeth Peratrovich to be Commemorated on U.S. $1 Coin Designs celebrating Peratrovich, Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination Law to be released in 2020 June 30, 2017 JUNEAU — The United States Mint has released candidate designs that commemorate Alaska Native Civil Rights Leader Elizabeth Peratrovich and Alaska’s Anti-Discrimination […]
Governor Walker Signs $4.9 Billion Operating Budget Bills into Law
Governor Walker Signs $4.9 Billion Operating Budget Bills into Law Reduced $145 million in department spending; protected education and public safety funding June 30, 2017 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker today signed into law House Bills 57 and 59, approving the $4.9 billion operating budget bills the legislature passed for fiscal year […]
Be Safe This Holiday Weekend-Fire Safety Information & Contacts
DOT&PF Reminding Alaskans to Drive Safely, Drive Sober
DOT&PF Reminding Alaskans to Drive Safely, Drive Sober Transportation engineers join law enforcement to increase highway safety in Alaska (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Transportation officials and law enforcement are joining together to ask the public to practice safe driving habits this Fourth of July weekend, including driving sober, wearing seatbelts and minimizing […]
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
Governor Walker Signs Legislation Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day After two years of gubernatorial action, HB 78 officially recognizes the First Peoples of Alaska June 24, 2017 UTQIAGVIK — Governor Bill Walker today signed legislation that recognizes the history and heritage of Alaska’s First Peoples. House Bill 78 officially establishes the […]
Shoup Bay Trail is Open
Amid all the excitement of the all-new Rock & Flow Fest comes more great news! Shoup Trail is now open for hiking and trail running. 10 miles of scenic trail from Valdez to Shoup Bay. Support L49 by taking a hike and making a reservation to stay at Moraine or […]
Governor Walker Signs SB55 to Prioritize Testing of Sexual Assault Evidence
Governor Walker Signs Bill to Help Build a Safer Alaska SB 55 prioritizes testing sexual assault evidence; clarifies last year’s criminal justice reform bill June 19, 2017 JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker today signed major corrections reforms into law as a critical next step in building a Safer Alaska. The bill […]
First Lady Donna Walker to Keynote Women and Children Conference in China
Alaska’s Sister State Heilongjiang, China Hosts First Lady Donna Walker First Lady to Headline Child & Family Cultural Exchange Conference June 13, 2017 JUNEAU—By invitation initiated by the First Lady of the People’s Republic of China, Madame Peng Liyuan, First Lady Donna Walker will be the keynote speaker for […]
