JUNEAU, Alaska — August’s statewide job count was up by 4,800, or 1.4 percent, from August 2022. Leisure and hospitality added 2,000 jobs over the year amid a record season for cruise ship visitors. Health care added 900 jobs followed by construction (600), oil and gas (400) and professional and business services (400). Most Alaska […]
ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health, Division of Public Assistance (DPA) has cleared the backlog of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications and recertifications submitted prior to June 2023. “Our diligent staff deserves a moment to pause and reflect on achieving this milestone,” said Commissioner Heidi Hedberg. “While we still have miles to run in […]
ANCHORAGE – Wednesday, Alaska was shocked by the news of the tragic death of Eugene Peltola, Jr., husband of Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak) and Senate Rules Chair Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) issued the following condolences: “The news of Eugene’s death has shocked many Alaskans, including Rita and me. Eugene was […]
[content id=”79272″] Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) this week cosponsored two measures that support students and schools with archery and hunter safety education. The bills would make congressional intent abundantly clear for the Biden administration, which is misinterpreting a provision of federal law to prevent schools from using federal education funds for hunter safety […]