ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Governor Bill Walker issued a Disaster Declaration on October 14 for the August North Slope Borough storm that damaged roads and necessitated substantial emergency protective measures. The Disaster Declaration activates the State of Alaska Public Assistance program which is designed to help communities make repairs to utilities, public buildings, roads, bridges, and […]
In announcement on Friday, the Department of the Interior cited current market conditions and low industry interest as reasons for the cancellation of two potential Arctic offshore lease sales that were scheduled under the current five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program for 2012-2017. This news comes after Shell’s announcement that it would cease further exploration […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker thanked Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe Wednesday for her years of service to the state of Alaska. On Tuesday, Chief Justice Fabe announced she intends to retire in June 2016. Appointed in 1996, Chief Justice Fabe has had a long and distinguished career in Alaska’s judicial system. She […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Governor Byron Mallott today underscored the importance of a stable fiscal future for future generations of Alaskans, as they broke from tradition in announcing the amount of individual Alaskans’ permanent fund dividend check. Shania Sommer, a seventh-grader from Palmer Junior Middle School, announced the exact amount of the […]