xit Interviews: What Alaska's Commissioners Want the Next Governor to Know - October 15, 2026

What would Alaska's commissioners tell the next governor? In December, Alaska will hand the keys of state government to a new administration on one of the shortest transition timelines in American politics. Roughly a month separates election night from the inauguration. Institutional knowledge that took years to build can walk out the door in weeks. This forum is a working session on continuity of government, conducted in public, before that clock starts. Confirmed speakers: Deena Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Education and Early Development Douglas Vincent-Lang, Commissioner, Department of Fish & Game Ryan Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Heidi Hedberg, Commissioner, Department of Health and Social Services Stephen Cox, Counsel to Alaska Governor