Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve govt. efficiency, cut waste, slash DEI funds
Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve Alaska state government's efficiency, cut waste, eliminate DEI
GOP defectors join Alaska Dems to override Dunleavy and dump $51M more into failing schools
Alaska Democrats and their ideological allies in the GOP joined forces to thwart Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of $51 million in new funding, which state lawmakers had previously approved for Alaska’s chronically underperforming public education
Gov. Dunleavy: Leading lawmakers ‘don’t seem to care’ about Alaska’s failing schools
As the Alaska Legislature gathered in Juneau on Aug. 2 for a special session focused on public education reform and increasing Alaska’s food production and security, there were reports that legislative leadership would gavel in to hold two veto override
Gov. Dunleavy urges lawmakers to reform Alaska’s failing schools during special session
Gov. Dunleavy has outlined specific policy priorities he wants the Alaska Legislature to tackle when lawmakers reconvene in special session on August 2. His top priority is education reform, which includes concrete policies tied to any funding
Gov. Dunleavy announces resignation of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum
Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the resignation of Adam Crum, Commissioner of the Department of Revenue, effective August 8, 2025. “Commissioner Crum has been an exemplary leader whose unwavering dedication and innovative approach have significantly benefited
OPINION: Why won’t Dunleavy and his AG meet with Alaska mayors to tackle judicial corruption?
There is absolutely no legitimate reason for the governor and AG to not meet with two borough mayors wishing to discuss evidence that Alaska’s judge investigator is falsifying investigations to keep corrupt judges on the bench; and that a deputy AG is
Gov. Dunleavy: Alaska’s traditional public schools are failing too many of our children
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful truth: Alaska’s traditional public education system is failing too many of our children. State assessment data and national rankings reflect this reality. Alaskan parents, both in rural and urban
OPINION: Gov. Dunleavy finally shows some leadership
Governor Dunleavy’s term in office has largely disappointed conservatives. His critics claim the governor has failed to provide the decisive leadership our state needs on important issues. While that may have been true in the past, the governor appears to
‘We have no choice’ – Dunleavy orders freeze on govt. travel, hiring, new regs
Facing fiscal low oil prices and fiscal uncertainty, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has directed all executive branch agencies to implement immediate cost control
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice in
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