Vance Fate Putman Appointed to Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker today announced the appointment of V. Fate Putman to the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC). Mr. Putman will fill the seat on December 1, when…
Governor Walker, Lt. Governor Mallott Testify in Congressional Hearing on 1002 Area
November 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott today testified in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in support of oil and gas…
Governor Walker Announces Appointments to Anchorage District Court
September 18, 2017 ANCHORAGE-Governor Bill Walker announced today two new appointments to the Anchorage District Court. Michael Franciosi and Kari McCrea were selected. “My team and I interviewed many well-qualified…
Governor Walker Discusses Alaska Opportunities with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
FAIRBANKS—Governor Bill Walker Thursday discussed the importance of Alaska’s strategic geopolitical role in national security during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, emphasizing the strong need for…
Governor Walker Issues Disaster Declaration on Opioid Epidemic
JUNEAU—On Wednesday, Governor Bill Walker has declared a public health crisis in order to combat the state’s opioid epidemic. The disaster declaration establishes a statewide Overdose Response Program under Alaska’s…
Legislature Passes Fully Funded Budget and Erin’s Law
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker applauded the Alaska Legislature Thursday for passing a fully funded FY 2016 budget, and for passing the Alaska Safe Children’s Act. The move comes after…
Governor Walker Meets with the King of Norway
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott hosted a dinner for King Harald V of Norway in Anchorage Tuesday, where they discussed their respective government’s practices on…
Governor Walker Signs Two Bills in Mat-Su
May 20, 2015 ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed HB 153 and HB 161 into law yesterday while at bill-signing receptions in the Mat-Su. Both bills were passed during the…
Governor Walker Appoints Board of Fish Member
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker last night appointed Robert Mumford to the Board of Fish. “I am pleased to announce Bob Mumford as my appointee to the Board of Fish,” Governor Walker…
