Cases by Week Reported and Age Group Alaska cases 17,597 COVID-19 cases total in AK residents, with 475 cumulative hospitalizations and 84 deaths. Cases are rising swiftly in most areas of the state and are currently projected to double every 22 days. COVID-19 vaccine in AK You can help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine in […]
(Anchorage) – Taking additional steps to better expedite the AK CARES Act Funding for small businesses in need of help, Governor Mike Dunleavy today notified the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee that he is submitting modifications to the AK CARES Grant Program to expand the eligibility for applicants. The expanded program details, delivered by […]
Now that the Legislature adjourned after more or less authorizing CARES Act funding, people are asking, “Where is the money and how is it being distributed?” To answer this question, we first need to understand what happened and what should have happened. Alaska’s constitution designates the Legislature the sole power to appropriate. To a […]
HB 313 provides over $1 billion to Alaskans JUNEAU – The Alaska Legislature today voted to provide over $1 billion to Alaska communities, small businesses, K-12 schools, fisheries, airports and more from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “Today’s vote provides assurance that this money will get into the hands […]