JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker said today he is honored the Kaagwaantaan clan adopted him—an honor bestowed upon very few Alaskan leaders. “I am so humbled, honored and touched the Kaagwaantaan (pronounced “COG-won-tahn”) has embraced me into the clan’s fold,” Governor Walker said. “Being welcomed into the Tlingit community, and getting to take part in […]
Potential 2016 Presidential candidate, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, vowed on the “Hugh Hewitt Show,” on Tuesday that if he were to be elected as president next year, that he would crack down on states that have legalized marijuana and enforce federal laws prohibiting marijuana in those states. On the radio talk show, Christie said, “Marijuana […]
April 7, 2015 JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott today joined Alaskans in mourning the loss of iconic Alaskan artist Rie Muñoz, who passed away yesterday at the age of 93. Born in Van Nuys, California, Muñoz spent over 60 years in Alaska, where she became well- known for her bright […]
Juneau, Alaska – In hopes of restoring certainty to the Alaska LNG Project, House Speaker Mike Chenault and Senate President Kevin Meyer held multiple meetings over the last six days with Governor Bill Walker to consider a compromise outside of House Bill 132. Those attempts at an agreement on how to move forward on natural […]