ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 2 -- Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson issued the following news release: In recognition of decades of service to survivors of domestic violence, Attorney General Kevin Clarkson presented Theresa Hillhouse with the Attorney General's Award for Pro Bono Service at the opening ceremonies of Domestic Violence Action Month. For ten years, this award has honored an attorney who has dedicated a portion of their career to assisting survivors of domestic violence and sex more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson issued the following news release: The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) and Alaska Department of Law expressed concerns today over the concept of at-home sexual assault exam kits to be used without medical professionals. The use of such kits could actually end up hurting victims in the long-run and result in fewer successful prosecutions of sexual assault, not more. "The gold standard for victim-center more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 2 -- The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following public notice: An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation. The details are as follow: Applicant: Alaska Tanker Company, LLC 15400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Suite A400 Beaverton, OR 97006 Plan No. 16-CP-4039 BP Oil Shipping Company, U more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 5 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: The Kachemak Bay State Parks Citizen Advisory Board Meeting provides a forum for the collection and expression of opinions and recommendation on matters relating to the State Park units within the Kachemak Bay watershed. The board is comprised of 17 public members. The board meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Island and Oceans Visitor Center located at 95 Sterling Hwy, Homer, A more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced Amanda Holland as Acting OMB Director, temporarily filling the position held by former OMB Director Donna Arduin. Holland, who currently serves as OMB Management Director, will help lead the Dunleavy administration in the development and roll-up of the FY2021 budget - which by state statute will be submitted to the Alaska State Legislature on Decembe more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced the appointment of Jeremy Price to assume the Public Commissioner seat on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC). "Jeremy Price shares my vision for a state that is both economically competitive and protects the interest of Alaskans," said Governor Dunleavy. "I welcome him into this new role as Chair of AOGCC and look forward to his w more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, breast cancer is among the top three incidents of cancer in Alaska; and WHEREAS, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Although significantly less common, men are also susceptible to developing breast cancer; and WHEREAS, three major factors that influence a person's risk of developing breast cancer are gender, age, and changes in certain breast can more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of the largest in our nation, employing more than seven million individuals in the U.S., and construction professionals play a critical role in Alaska's economy and development; and WHEREAS, Alaska's world class system of Join Apprenticeship Training Committees coupled with industry training organizations oversees a successful network of construction training opp more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, critical infrastructure sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems and technology to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, health care, and emergency response systems; and WHEREAS, cybercrime is a broad scope of criminal activities using a computer including, but not limited to, identity theft, financial fraud, website defacements, and cy more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, the physical and emotional scars of domestic violence affect men, women, and children across our state in alarming numbers. The victims are robbed of their independence, freedom and security, and face unthinkable threats to their mental and physical health; and WHEREAS, in the United States, approximately 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of domestic violence, in addition to 15.5 mil more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, fire safety and prevention are of utmost importance for every Alaskan. Each year, fires cause devastating personal injury and property loss throughout our state; and WHEREAS, in 2018, there were 820 residential structure fires reported in Alaska, resulting in nine civilian deaths, 60 civilian injuries, 37 firefighter injuries and $28,630,057 in property loss; and WHEREAS, unsafe heating methods more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, military families endure the pain of separation when a loved one is deployed, holding onto hope their family member will return home safely; and WHEREAS, beginning in World War I, families displayed a flag bearing a blue star for each member of the family serving in active duty. If the family member died in service, the blue star was replaced with a gold star; and WHEREAS, our nations Gold St more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, Alaska's hunting and fishing heritage is essential to the state's economic and social well-being, and is deeply embedded in the spirit and history of the people who live here; and WHEREAS, Alaska sets a positive example of wildlife management for the rest of the country as so many Alaskans rely on hunting and fishing to fill their own freezers and pantries and provide for their families every  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: The Northern Area Alaska State Parks Citizens Advisory Board is composed of 9 to 12 members appointed by the Park Director to serve a three year term. Advisory board members meet once a month from October through May. these meetings occur the second Wednesday of each month. The board provides guidance to state park managers regarding 17 park units in the Northern Area. This month the boa more PR

ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Professor Emeritus Roger Dube receives Ely S. Parker Award from AISES * * * The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) announced that Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Roger Dube is the winner of its annual Ely S. Parker Award. The award recognizes engineers, scientists and educators who have provided exemplary service to the American Indian/Alaska N more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 4 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: Over the course of an 18-month investigation into prosecutions of sexual assault on tribal lands, Newsy reporters uncovered breakdowns in the federal and tribal criminal justice systems so severe that sexual perpetrators often received minimal or no punishment and survivors were left with little justice. More than half of American Indian and Alaska Native women report having experienced sex more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * - Former Junior Miss Cherokee Kaitlyn Pinkerton also honored * * * The National Indian Health Board presented Cherokee Nation Health Services Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Jorge Mera the Outstanding Service Award at the annual Heroes in Health Awards Gala in Temecula, California on Sept. 18. The Outstanding Service Award honors an individual or organi more PR

LA VERNE, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of La Verne issued the following news: The University of La Verne's College of Law is ranked among the Top 10 Law Schools for student diversity by Enjuris, an online platform designed to help injured parties with legal resources. The rankings looked at race and ethnicity demographics across the country for American Bar Association-accredited law schools. According to Enjuris, the number of minorities enrolled in law schools across the country i more PR