In recognition of September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Governor Byron Mallott are calling on all Alaskans to help prevent suicide throughout the state. In an email to state employees this week, the Governor and Lt. Governor stressed the need to reduce Alaska’s high suicide rates, and highlighted some of […]
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker Friday announced his plans to attend the CWC 8th World LNG and Gas Series – Asia Pacific Summit in Singapore later this month. While traveling abroad, the Governor will also participate in the Korea Ministry of Foreign Affair’s State Government Key Personnel Invitation Program, which invites select United States Governors […]
(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Alaska’s aviation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Governor Walker has once again proclaimed September as Aviation Appreciation Month. Governor Walker recently signed the proclamation encouraging all Alaskans to celebrate aviation as a unique resource in our state and to recognize the achievements of those who make aviation possible in the Last […]
Juneau – With the current state fiscal crisis, the Walker-Mallott administration continues to look for cost savings wherever possible, including sharing administrative resources and streamlining services. In February, Governor Walker issued Administrative Order 279, authorizing the transfer of certain administrative functions from the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) to the Department of Fish and Game. The […]