First Lady Donna Walker and Toni Mallott: Learn from our history, don’t repeat it June 26, 2018 The Department of Homeland Security removed more than 2,000 children from their families in a matter of weeks. As mothers and grandmothers who have dedicated years of our careers to the welfare of children, we are horrified. Heartbreaking photographs and audio recordings offer a glimpse of the tragedy. But we know that the bigger tragedy […]
Walker and Mallott: Alaska is making progress on sexual assault awareness, child abuse prevention May 2, 2018 As governor and lieutenant governor, we want to ensure that every Alaskan feels safe in their home, school and community. We are working to build a Safer Alaska where children are supported, communities are resilient, and all Alaskans are treated with dignity and respect. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Rates of child abuse and […]
IF WE ARE TO SUCCEED AS A STATE, ALASKA CAN NEVER GO BACK October 20, 2017 We need to have a serious conversation about our fiscal crisis. Over the last 3 years, the Legislature has drawn down over $14 billion of Alaska’s financial reserves. With oil prices expected to stay essentially where they are, we won’t get that money back any time soon. We are down to the last of those […]
We are continuing to protect Alaska’s transboundary waters October 5, 2017 One of the best parts of my job, and one of the most challenging, is to keep working toward Alaska goals that are not easily and quickly achieved. Perhaps my role as an elder has given me patience in dealing with an ever-changing political landscape at the local, national, and international level. But that’s not […]
Lt. Governor Mallott Responds to Election Integrity Commission’s Data Request Letter pledges to protect Alaskans’ confidential data August 23, 2017 August 23, 2017, JUNEAU – Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott has responded to the Election Integrity Commission’s request for Alaskans’ voter registration data, underscoring the Division of Elections’ commitment to protecting Alaskans’ privacy, and highlighting the robust policies that ensure the integrity of Alaska elections. In June, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requested certain […]