Members of House Majority send letter urging DHSS to fund Senior Benefits Program

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Members of House Majority send letter urging DHSS to fund Senior Benefits Program

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 […]

Walker-Mallott Administration Formalizes Travel and Hiring Restrictions

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Walker-Mallott Administration Formalizes Travel and Hiring Restrictions

January 5, 2016 ANCHORAGE—Governor Bill Walker today ordered restrictions on executive branch travel and hiring as part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce state spending. This action formalizes what many state departments and agencies have already informally begun to do. Travel and hiring considered essential to protect the life, health and safety of Alaskans […]