The three-term governor of New York and father of current governor of that state, Mario Cuomo passed away from heart failure on New Years Day. Cuomo, who served as New York’s governor from 1983 until 1994, was hospitalized in late November for the heart condition that would eventually take his life. He was 82. After graduating […]
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker met recently with leaders from the Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED), the Department of Revenue and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to discuss the timeline and implementation of the act to tax and regulate the production, sale and use of marijuana. “We have strong, cooperative leadership heading up implementation […]
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott began their term with a budget challenge of an unprecedented magnitude. “I’m confident that together, we Alaskans can manage our way through it,” Governor Walker said. “We need to develop a smart plan so that our children and grandchildren can have stability 30 years from now. My […]
ANCHORAGE – A new version of the state budget released by Governor Walker Monday removes funding for the Alaska Energy Authority’s proposed Susitna Dam. “Governor Walker’s common-sense, economics-based decision to remove funding for the Susitna Dam is a strong show of leadership and willingness to walk the talk from last fall’s campaign when it comes […]