Gov. Dunleavy quietly lifts hiring freeze as Alaska gubernatorial candidates criticize staffing woes
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has ended a hiring freeze as gubernatorial candidates criticize staffing issues. Opponent Dave Bronson stated the freeze delayed resource development projects in the state. The decision follows public pressure regarding government staffing levels.
Dave Bronson said this week that the hiring freeze was slowing resource development projects in Alaska.
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