In final legislative address, Dunleavy highlights past successes and future of oil and gas projects

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 1,443

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his eighth and final State of the State address on Thursday to a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature, touting the accomplishments of his term and promising continued momentum, particularly for large-scale resource development.

“Even though it’s my last year, there is no slowing down,” he said, and promised to work with legislators to advance policies in the spirit of Alaska’s independence and resilience.

In a nearly 80 minute …

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