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Public Assistance launches client portal – Alaska Connect

By Alaska Department of Health on Jul 30, 2024 Featured, Health, State

ANCHORAGE — The Division of Public Assistance (DPA) has launched the first phase of their online client portal, called Alaska Connect. Alaska Connect enables those who currently participate in public assistance programs, as well as those who want to apply, the ability to do so online from a smart phone or computer, rather than using […]

Federal law now extends UI benefits for the first time to the self-employed

By Commissioner Dr. Tamika Ledbetter | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Apr 2, 2020 Op/Ed and the Editor

Federal and state legislation has expanded unemployment insurance benefits for Alaskans affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Since the initial public health orders were announced, many impacted Alaskans have applied. As of the week ending March 21, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development processed 13,774 new claims for Unemployment Benefits – a significant increase […]