JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker and Board of Education and Early Development Chair James Fields announced a change in leadership for the Department of Education today. Dr. Susan McCauley will take over as interim Commissioner for the Department of Education and Early Development beginning March 1st while the Board conducts its search for a new […]
JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker announced Thursday his selection of a Department of Corrections commissioner. Dean Williams, who served as Governor Walker’s special assistant, conducted an administrative review of the department, and identified key areas for improvement in policies and procedures. “Dean will usher in the change the department and Alaskans need,” Governor Walker said. “Given his […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker today appointed a new member to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. A.J. “Joey” Merrick II of Eagle River will join AGDC’s governing body, which oversees efforts to develop liquefied natural gas in Alaska. “I am pleased to welcome Joey Merrick to the AGDC team,” said Governor Walker. […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Walker wrapped up a week of meetings at the National Governor’s Association (NGA) summer conference, where he was able to discuss Alaskan issues with governors from around the country and learn more about the issues affecting other states. At the conference, Governor Walker was appointed to the board of the NGA Center […]