ANCHORAGE —Governor Bill Walker today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Governors calling for immediate steps to be taken to make healthcare coverage more stable and affordable. The letter to Congressional leadership was signed by eight governors from both sides of the aisle. “Alaskans face the highest health care costs in the country. Thanks to my […]
BETHEL —Governor Bill Walker today signed legislation to help build a Stronger Alaska, and convened his cabinet in Bethel to discuss rural access and support issues. Governor Walker, Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott, and the Cabinet also hosted a community reception for Bethel residents. “I’m very pleased Lt. Governor Mallott, our commissioners, and I had the […]
(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Governor Bill Walker has issued a proclamation declaring September 2017 Aviation Appreciation Month, recognizing the importance of aviation in the State of Alaska. “Aviation is the primary statewide means of access and connection for eighty-two percent of Alaska’s communities not connected to the contiguous road system,” said Walker. “Alaska is home to […]
JUNEAU – Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott has responded to the Election Integrity Commission’s request for Alaskans’ voter registration data, underscoring the Division of Elections’ commitment to protecting Alaskans’ privacy, and highlighting the robust policies that ensure the integrity of Alaska elections. In June, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requested certain voter roll data […]