This Day in Alaska History-February 23rd, 1916
This Day in Alaska History-February 12th, 1908
Representative Zack Fields Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Breast Cancer Screenings
JUNEAU – A new bill from Representative Zack Fields aims to improve health-care access and outcomes by eliminating cost-sharing for diagnostic breast exams. House Bill 285 eliminates the patient’s out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, including MRIs and ultrasounds. While screening mammograms are already fully covered under applicable plans, it is estimated that […]
Senate President Gary Stevens Reflects on Governor Dunleavy’s State of the State Address
JUNEAU – Tuesday, Governor Mike Dunleavy provided his annual State of the State speech to a joint session of the Alaska legislature. Senate President Gary Stevens, R-Kodiak, provided the following response: “I appreciate the Governor articulating his vision and sharing it with both the legislature and the public. While there may be debates on how […]