The emergency appropriation sets aside money from Juneau’s affordable housing fund for residents who have been laid off or are unable to work due to COVID-19.
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Corrections commissioner says early release for Alaska prisoners ‘is not on the table’
Despite an outbreak of COVID-19 among staff at Juneau’s correctional facility, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the head of the Department of Corrections say early release of prisoners is not an option.
Juneau expands shelter options for homeless into the summer
The city extended the cold weather shelter’s contract for three more months this week and plans to open its new campground Tuesday.
Another staffer at Lemon Creek Correctional Center tests positive, as inmates ask for more cleaning supplies
The Alaska Department of Corrections says it’s following federal and state health guidelines to test staff and inmates who may have had contact with the infected individuals at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Juneau’s downtown homeless shelter takes further steps to protect patrons from COVID-19
The Glory Hall’s director said she hopes serving meals outside is a temporary solution to keeping people safe. She has reached out to the city to ask for a larger indoor space.
4 staff members at Juneau’s Lemon Creek Correctional Center test positive for COVID-19
According to the Alaska Department of Corrections, there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 among inmates at the facility.