The committee will be tasked with reviewing legislation that comes before the Assembly to ensure that it doesn’t perpetuate discrimination or inequality in the community.
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WATCH: Juneau Assembly to discuss systemic racism review committee and funding for local non-profits
Items set for public hearing on tonight’s agenda include the creation of a systemic racism review committee, CARES Act funding for local non-profits and updates to the borough’s floodplain maps.
Juneau teachers and students prepare to start a new school year — virtually
Students and teachers hope the lessons learned from the quick transition to virtual learning last spring will carry over into the new school year.
City responds to rising COVID-19 cases with new restrictions
Starting Friday at noon, bars and gyms will be limited to half capacity and indoor group gatherings must be kept to fewer than 50 people.
Rainforest Recovery Center delays reopening
When the pandemic began, Rainforest sent patients home and turned the clinic into an overflow site in case the hospital ran out of room.
After closure, Echo Ranch Bible Camp says there’s no evidence of COVID-19
Staff say everyone who was tested for the virus received negative results.