Washington, DC — Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) helped pass H.R. 7148, which includes legislation that extends critical healthcare and public health programs and implements long sought after health policy reforms. The bill includes a multitude of critical “health extenders” designed to reauthorize key public health programs and Medicare/ Medicaid payment policies, including […]
“In this pivotal moment in human history, the United States must lead a new global movement based on human solidarity and the needs of struggling people.” U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday called for a “revolution in American foreign policy” that replaces “greed, militarism, and hypocrisy” with “solidarity, diplomacy, and human rights.” In a lengthy piece published in Foreign Affairs, […]
Pilot Program Deployment of Body Cameras Planned for Spring 2023 [content id=”52927″] (Anchorage, AK) – The Alaska Department of Public Safety has released a draft copy of their body worn camera policy for public feedback. The new policy will govern the use of body worn cameras, personal audio recorders, and dash cameras under the title […]
The Iditarod Board of Directors passed a resolution requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all participants in the 2022 race. This applies to the entire Iditarod community, mushers, staff, contractors, volunteers, pilots, veterinarians, etc. This decision was made in concert with feedback from rural Alaska and is reflective of the Iditarod’s broad community health consciousness. This plan […]
