Coalition members frustrated with politics interfering with hospitals’ COVID-19 response

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Coalition members frustrated with politics interfering with hospitals’ COVID-19 response

ANCHORAGE — Following the amendment that the House Minority tacked on to Senate Bill 3006, legislators heard from healthcare workers and the Department of Health and Social Services, who advise that the bill in its current form is more detrimental than beneficial in enabling hospitals to address the COVID emergency. On that advice, the bill […]

Business leaders emphasize importance of vaccines for Alaska’s economic recovery

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Business leaders emphasize importance of vaccines for Alaska’s economic recovery

‘I don’t think this is a political issue. I see vaccinations as a pro-business policy.’ JUNEAU – The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard from business leaders across the state who emphasized the importance of vaccines in re-opening Alaska’s economy and keeping it open. Their testimony detailed the struggles that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed […]