The Anchorage Police Department recently reported crime statistics that show positive steps in our work to improve public safety. Improving public safety and making wise use of our public safety resources are the keys to effective criminal justice policy in our community and across Alaska.

We encourage anyone who wants to vote by absentee ballot during the upcoming General Election to request the ballot early. In our Fall Newsletter, you’ll find an Absentee Ballot Application application form with instructions.

On Thursday, students in the Anchorage School District went back to school! I wish our students, their families, and the ASD teachers, staff, and administrators all the best as you navigate during these unusual and unprecedented times.

To comply with ethics guidelines about legislative communications during the time leading up to an election, we will be taking a break

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.

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.

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.

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.