Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s hiring freeze prompts concerns about impacts to state workforce and services

Gov. Dunleavy finally shows some leadership

Gov. Dunleavy has largely disappointed conservatives, who say he has failed to provide decisive leadership on critical issues. That may have been true in the past, but he seems to be stepping up his game.

Dunleavy freezes most hiring, new regulations and travel as oil prices squeeze budget

The State Office Building in Juneau, Alaska is seen on April 30, 2024. Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday ordered a freeze on most state hiring, out-of-state travel and new regulations as oil prices tumble. Dunleavy outlined the freeze in an administrative order released Friday afternoon. Oil production in Alaska is expected to increase in the coming years as new projects like Pikka come online. But, at the same time, the price of a barrel of North Sl…

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s hiring freeze prompts concerns about impacts to state workforce and services

A Dunleavy spokesperson said the order is a “strategic pause” on hiring that gives agencies time to focus on essential workforce needs.

Dunleavy issues hiring, travel freeze, citing oil revenue drop

Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a hiring freeze and employee travel freeze on Friday for most sectors of state government, citing “declining oil revenue and tightening fiscal conditions.”

Governor freezes state hiring amid falling oil revenue

With oil prices dropping, Governor Dunleavy is putting new regulations in place to tighten the state’s budget. One being a hiring freeze.