WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Personnel changes in public policy organizations and government - May 16, 2025: * * * IN GOVERNMENT Governor Mike Dunleavy has appointed Randy Bates as commissioner-designee for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Bates takes over DEC starting May 19, 2025 and replaces Christina Carpenter who has served as the Acting Commissioner. Bates returns to DEC after a long and accomplished career in state service. He previously served as director of the Division  more ST