(Juneau) – Tuesday, The Alaska State Legislature has confirmed all of Governor Mike Dunleavy’s appointees to lead state departments. In addition, Commissioner Jason Brune of the Department of Environmental Conservation was confirmed unanimously to be the Lt. Governor’s successor. “Thank you to the Legislature for approving all my appointees today in a joint session,” […]
COVID-19 Health Mandate 11: Social Distancing, Item I.5 prohibits private and public gatherings of non-household members, regardless of the number of people involved. This includes, but is not limited to, weddings, faith gatherings, graduations, and funeral events. https://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/03272020-SOA-COVID-19-Health-Mandate-011.pdf However, the following practices will be allowed for places of worship, including churches, synagogues, mosques, temples […]
19 representatives sign letter urging the department to resolve budget shortfall immediately JUNEAU – Thousands of low-income seniors were notified this week by the Department of Health and Social Services that benefits paid through the Senior Benefits Program will stop at the beginning of May. DHSS informed state lawmakers in an April 11 letter that […]