JUNEAU—Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, the largest health care insurer in Alaska, announced a nationwide cybersecurity breach affecting 11 million people, including 700,000 Alaskans. Among those affected are approximately 80,000 current and former State of Alaska employees. Premera has begun mailing letters to affected individuals and is providing two years of free credit […]
JUNEAU– Governor Bill Walker Tuesday transmitted legislation to provide health care coverage to up to 42,000 low-income Alaskans, reform Medicaid, and bring more money into the state. “As Alaskans, we have a long tradition of caring for each other when times are tough,” Governor Walker said. “This proposal will save money and save lives. It […]
ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker announced Monday Alaska exported more than $5.15 billion of goods in 2014—the second highest year ever for Alaskan exports, and a 13.8 percent increase over the previous year. Nationally, exports rose 2.8 percent in 2014. “Alaskans across the state support the industries whose exports strengthen our economy,” Governor Walker said. “Our Alaskan […]
JUNEAU, AK – In an effort to increase dialogue around the state’s current budget situation, Governor Bill Walker and Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott Thursday released two valuable resources to the public and lawmakers. The Governor’s Budget eBook and results from the Voices for Vision Budget Survey were posted online today in hopes of spurring fruitful […]