JUNEAU, Alaska — Workers whose source of income has been affected by the November 2018 earthquake may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits if they are self-employed or are not eligible for the state’s regular unemployment insurance program. “In response to a request for federal assistance by Governor Dunleavy, areas affected by […]
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]uneau, Alaska – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today welcomed the decision by President Donald J. Trump to approve Alaska’s request for federal disaster assistance following the November 30, 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake. “Almost one month ago, I asked the President to declare a federal disaster in the aftermath of the November 30th earthquake. Today, […]
Delegation Thanks Administration for Supporting Alaskans in Time of Need WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Don Young, all R-Alaska, today thanked President Donald Trump for approving a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on November 30, 2018, causing widespread damage to infrastructure such […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Indian Affairs Committee advanced bills, supported by U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK), to improve public safety in tribal communities, strengthen resources for victims of crime, and expand access to healthcare in rural communities. The Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victims Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act, of which Senator Murkowski is a […]