JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON– An Alaska Air National Guardsman from the 176th Communications Flight exemplifies someone who had a difficult childhood but refused to give up in the face of their struggles by using her military career and available resources to overcome adversity and achieve success. U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Jaymie Herbert was born to a […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska), and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska), have introduced legislation to remove the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “bona fide place of business” requirement, which would make 8(a) small business contractors—including disabled-veteran-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses, and Alaska Native Corporations—ineligible for certain government construction contracts if they do not have a physical office headquarters in the […]
Wednesday, the House passed House Bill 26 by Rep. Andi Story regarding Alaska Native languages. “Language is a fundamental part of culture, and the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council plays a critical role in supporting the preservation, restoration, and revitalization of Alaska Native languages,” said Representative Andi Story (D-Juneau). “By changing the Council’s […]
GCI Suicide Prevention Program annually distributes $100,000 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — From now through June 14, nonprofits and equivalent organizations located in Alaska can apply for the 2023 GCI Suicide Prevention Fund. Established in 2017 to address the pressing issue of suicide prevention and promote mental well-being, the fund has contributed approximately $700,000 in support of […]