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Dunleavy praises warriors on Veterans Day

CultureNovember 11, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Americans are “eternally indebted” to veterans for their “valiant service” and readiness to “put their lives on the line to defend the freedoms of our democracy.” His Nov. 11 Veterans Day proclamation also noted that the

Alaska’s top politicians split on whether Biden has won election

PoliticsNovember 10, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan have not jumped on the media bandwagon of prematurely coronating Joe Biden as “president elect.” Dunleavy released a statement praising President Trump and vowing to support the effort to ensure that the

Gov. Dunleavy extends emergency declaration for COVID

PoliticsNovember 6, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Nov. 6 that he is issuing a new 30-day disaster declaration in response to COVID. This goes into effect on Nov. 16 and expires on Dec. 15. Dunleavy’s initial March 11 disaster declaration is set to expire on Nov. 15. In issuing

Video shows conservative base energized across Alaska

CultureOctober 29, 2020

A number of conservative rallies, motorcades and political events have occurred across Alaska over the past few months (and many more are planned this weekend). This video by Scott Stansbury, of SSP Studio & Gallery captures some of the passion and

Judge orders governor to approve more money for Alaska’s courts

UncategorizedOctober 19, 2020

In a court case that highlights the system of checks and balances in the Alaska Constitution, Superior Court Judge Jennifer Henderson ordered Gov. Mike Dunleavy to restore $334,700 to the appellate court’s budget. Her ruling came on Oct. 16. Dunleavy had

Gov. Dunleavy speaks out against Mayor Berkowitz’s oppressive mandates

PoliticsOctober 15, 2020

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy took to the radio on Oct. 15 to publicly criticize how Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has dealt with the COVID-19, especially with regards to the oppressive mandates that have crippled the city’s economy. Dunlevy’s critique came

Anchorage mayor’s dire COVID briefing contrasts governor’s video to be not afraid

FeaturedOctober 9, 2020

Three days after Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued an Oct. 6 video encouraging Alaskans that COVID is “not the deadly disease we once thought,” Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz stood before the camera warning that COVID could “strike anyone at any time.” The

Governor reiterates: ‘I have no intention of mandating a vaccination for COVID’ in Alaska

FreedomSeptember 16, 2020

Governor Mike Dunleavy spent an extended amount of time during his Sept. 15 online town hall emphasizing that he does not plan to force Alaskans to take a COVID-19 vaccination if one is developed. “I have no intention of mandating a vaccination for COVID. I

Recall Dunleavy effort languishes: Still 30,000 signatures short

PoliticsJuly 6, 2020

The attempt to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy has fizzled in the wake of COVID-19. Since its last report in May, the governor’s opponents have added just 7,200 signatures, and still need 30,000 more to reach the 71,252 needed in order to take the issue to

Governor to join Alaska pastors prayer rally for racial reconciliation

CultureJuly 5, 2020

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has agreed to join Alaskans in prayer to seek healing and racial reconciliation. The online prayer gathering will occur on July 16 and will be hosted by Alaska churches and ministries. “Let us mobilize all pastors, prayer warriors, and

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