Gov. Dunleavy lifts freeze on state government hiring, new regulations and worker travel
Governor Mike Dunleavy has lifted a statewide hiring freeze for Alaska's executive branch. The administrative order also ends restrictions on new state regulations and employee travel. Managers no longer require special permission to fill positions as of Monday.
A new administrative order reversed freezes imposed in May 2025 amid fiscal concerns.
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