Voting is one of our most cherished constitutional rights. As we continue to face challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we should make it easier for Alaskans to exercise that right.
Category: Rep. Matt Claman
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: End of Session Newsletter and COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 activity is rising statewide. In Anchorage, there were 47 new cases between May 28 and June 3. These cases show that community spread is ongoing. We need everyone’s help to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our community.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: AK CARES Statewide Grant Applications and Nationwide Protests
If your small business was unable to obtain federal COVID-19 relief, the State of Alaska has partnered with Credit Union 1 to help out.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Legislature Authorizes Federal Emergency Relief Funds
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the legislature voted to get $1.5 billion in federal emergency relief funding into the hands of Alaskans, local businesses, communities, and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Legislative Committee Approves Use of CARES Act
On Monday, the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee (LB&A) approved the governor’s spending plan for over $1 billion in federal aid received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: CARES Act Funding Update
In late April, Alaska received over $1.25 billion in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
House Judiciary Committee receives update on Treasury interpretation of the CARES Act
ANCHORAGE – The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Matt Claman (D-Anchorage), today heard testimony from the Legislature’s non-partisan legal services director and the Anchorage municipal attorney on the next steps needed to get all federal COVID-19 stimulus funds out to Alaskan organizations and individuals impacted by the pandemic.
Rep. Matt Claman’s Alaska Matters: Congress Approves Additional Funding for Small Businesses
On Wednesday, Governor Dunleavy issued COVID-19 Health Mandate 016, Phase I of his Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan.