KOTZEBUE—Governor Bill Walker Tuesday appointed to his Cabinet Gerad Godfrey as Senior Advisor on Rural Business and Intergovernmental Affairs. The Governor made the announcement in Kotzebue at a retreat hosted by the Alaska Federation of Natives. “I am pleased to fill this very important position with an individual of Gerad’s background and passion for rural […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker Friday submitted legislation that fortifies the powers and duties of the attorney general when approving settlements related to oil and gas disputes. He also filed through his attorney the motion to dismiss his public interest litigant lawsuit against the state. The bill requires the attorney general to review oil and […]
JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker Thursday released his budget for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016), which he emphasized is a starting point for discussions. “There are cuts in here, and some will be painful,” Governor Walker said. “Our state right now has a $3.6 billion budget deficit, leading us to draw about […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker announced Thursday that Attorney General Craig Richards hired Patricia Collins, former presiding judge for the Superior Court in Juneau, as a special investigator on the recent issues that surfaced regarding the Alaska National Guard. Judge Collins has been tasked with taking a comprehensive look into the circumstances surrounding allegations of […]