(Anchorage, AK) – The State of Alaska is prepared to continue essential services and minimize disruptions to Alaskans in the event of a federal government shutdown. Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed state executive branch departments to review federal programs administered by the State and to prepare contingency plans to ensure continued delivery of critical services wherever […]
(Juneau, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy Monday announced the signing of two new Administrative Orders designed to ensure Alaska’s government operates more efficiently, transparently, and effectively while creating a regulatory environment that supports growth, investment, and job creation. The first order establishes a Government Efficiency Review, requiring the Office of Management and Budget to lead […]
(Juneau, AK) – Thursday morning Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 69, an education bill that increases spending by hundreds of millions of dollars without providing for more accountability or policy reforms. The bill would also increase Alaska’s deficit during a time of rapidly decreasing revenues. “For years, I’ve been clear: I support increased education […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced legislation (HB 131, SB 124) to enter Alaska into the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) which will bolster healthcare access and nursing opportunities across the state. The NLC is the longest standing, most well-vetted professional licensure compact in the nation, with 43 U.S. jurisdictions already members, and […]