JUNEAU – Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott are calling on Alaskans to participate in a discussion about Alaska’s fiscal future. The Walker/Mallott administration will kick off the conversation Fri., June 5 – Sun., June 7 at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. “Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans” will bring together members […]
ANCHORAGE – Governor Bill Walker signed three bills into law Tuesday at ceremonies in Anchorage and Juneau. Those bills, HB 140, HB 56, and SB 63, were passed during the first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature. Representative Steve Thompson of Fairbanks sponsored HB 140, which allows the Alaska Railroad Corporation to issue $37 million […]
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has proclaimed the month of May as Bike Month; May 6, 2015, as Bike to School Day; and May 11-15, 2015, as Bike to Work Week. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will join organizations throughout the state during May to support Bike Month events. Biking […]
JUNEAU—Governor Bill Walker Wednesday responded to legislative leadership’s request to take a two-week break before convening the special session in Anchorage. Governor Walker declined to rescind his proclamation, and held firm that the legislature pass a fully funded budget before gaveling out. “It is unacceptable to leave the capital city with a budget that has […]