ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy has accepted the resignation of former Governor Bill Sheffield and simultaneously bestowed upon Sheffield the honorary position of Chairman Emeritus of the Alaska Railroad Corporation Board of Directors by Executive Decree in appreciation of his dedication to the railroad. "During his tenure, Governor Sheffield provided important historical perspectives, keen business acu more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today appointed Glen Klinkhart as the Interim Director of AMCO, under his authority and pursuant to AS 04.06.070 and AS 17.38.140. This appointment follows the combined action of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Marijuana Control Board to remove the previous director, Erika McConnell. The administration moved swiftly and thoughtfully to ensure there was no disr more PR

SITKA, Alaska, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today attended the Alaska Law Enforcement Training (ALET) Session 1902 Graduation Ceremony in Sitka. The 26 graduates will deploy to nearly every region of the state and are composed of 12 Alaska State Troopers, an Alaska Wildlife Trooper, and 13 law enforcement officers from city and borough police departments. Key excerpts from Governor Dunleavy's Commencement Address, as p more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 11 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, our nation was built upon the belief that all citizens are guaranteed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy, and values we hold dear as Americans, do not come without a price. Our Nation has experienced many conflicts, and we must make the time to express our sincere gratitude for the services of our veterans, preserving our ri more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation: WHEREAS, women have a long and often unrecognized history of military service to our Nation, dating as far back as the American Revolution, proudly serving in unofficial capacities alongside, and in support of, our nation's military; and WHEREAS, since the formation of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, women have officially been recognized as a part of the United States Armed Forces, and for their valuable c more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Today Governor Michael J. Dunleavy regrettably received a letter of resignation from Department of Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman. "Bruce has dedicated a significant portion of his life to public service and I thank him for the outstanding work he has done within my administration. His leadership and oversight of the Department of Revenue enabled many lasting changes and efficiencies. His charac more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today released the following statement regarding the announcement from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development that wages were up four percent in the first half of 2019 compared to the first half of 2018. The increase means that Alaska employers paid out about $355 million more in wages from January to June in 2019 than over the same period in 2018. "Tod more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Nov. 13 -- The Sacramento County Airport System issued the following news: It's now easier than ever to get to the Hawaiian Islands from Sacramento. Southwest Airlines' new nonstop flight from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) officially began service today, November 10, following a week of celebrations at Fremont Park in Sacramento. These new flights join Alaska Airlines' and Hawaiian Airlines' current no more PR