Friday Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB 85, updating eligibility requirements for the Permanent Fund Dividend and modernizing the way the Department of Revenue can issue a notice of levy and conduct background checks on Department employees. The bill allows merchant mariners attending a qualified vocational program to qualify for an allowable absence from the […]
SEATTLE – Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $13,887,000 to Alaska from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Alaskan communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Nearly half of this […]
(Juneau) – Friday Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced SB83 to provide people who work in a licensed occupation temporary, limited license reciprocity so that they begin working in Alaska sooner. The bill will allow individuals with “clean licenses” in other states to work up to 180 days while completing final requirements for Alaska licensure. […]
The Alaska Department of Health Weekly COVID-19 and Influenza Update has been updated with data from the week of February 12 – February 18, 2023 and can be viewed here. Key Findings: COVID-19 transmission continued to occur in most parts of Alaska during the week of February 12 – February 18, 2023. There is not […]