Prisons in Alaska and across the country are highly vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks. The House State Affairs Committee and House Health and Social Services Committee will hear testimony today from officials from the Alaska Correctional Officers Association and employee representatives from McLaughlin Youth Center and Alaska Psychiatric Institute on steps needed to protect the health of workers, patients, and inmates at high-risk facilities.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Public health experts to provide update on COVID-19 in Alaska
The number of people with COVID-19 in Alaska has steadily increased over the past few weeks. On Tuesday, the House Health and Social Services Committee will hold a hearing to examine the status of the pandemic in our state, and to discuss the public health challenges created by the disease.
Alaska Food Security Week events scheduled in Juneau
JUNEAU – Earthquakes and forest fires, interruptions in transportation networks, and a changing climate have all elevated awareness of the need to enhance Alaska’s food security.
Legislative leaders continue to act with a sense of urgency as veto overrides fail
JUNEAU – This week, the clock ran out on the Alaska Legislature’s constitutional opportunity to reject Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s $444 million in budget vetoes through an override vote supported by three quarters of lawmakers.
House Majority: Governor’s budget vetoes present imminent threat to Alaskans, economy
JUNEAU – Gov. Mike Dunleavy today issued budget vetoes that present an imminent threat to our economy and to all Alaskans, while continuing to fail to address the root cause of our state’s financial problems.
Speaker Bryce Edgmon released the following statement in response:
“The Legislature presented Governor Dunleavy with a responsible operating budget that struck a balance between protecting essential services and making tough but necessary budget cuts. Today, the governor made major vetoes that will have drastic, negative impacts on all Alaskans.
House Majority to continue working on PFD, capital budget as special session ends
JUNEAU – The Alaska House of Representatives on Thursday adjourned sine die, formally ending this year’s first special session.
Legislature authorizes Legislative Council to defend education funding, prevent pink slips
JUNEAU – In an effort to prevent teachers from receiving pink slips on June 3, the Alaska Legislature is preparing to defend a law providing K-12 education funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
Today: Commissioner Crum Confirmation hearing
The House Health and Social Services Committee is continuing Commissioner-designee Adam Crum’s confirmation hearing today and will again take public testimony. Public testimony is likely going to begin around 3:30pm.