Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Health Care Act, Alaska’s leaders prepare for what comes next.
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The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Health Care Act
The Supreme Court has upheld the heart of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul — ruling in favor of the requirement that most Americans can be required to have health insurance, or else pay a penalty.
U.S. Justice Department approves Alaska Redistricting plan
The approval – known as “preclearance” under the Voting Rights Act – comes in the midst of a federal lawsuit, filed by Alaska Native groups to keep the state from implementing the plan until the Justice Department weighs in.
State agrees to pay $1.7-million fine for possible HIPAA violations
The settlement stems from an October 2009 incident in which a portable hard drive – possibly containing medical information for up to 2,000 Alaskans – was stolen from the personal vehicle of a Department of Health and Social Services employee.
Coastal management initiative hearing process explained
A series of ten public hearings on Ballot Measure 2 will be held around the state in July, starting next Monday in Soldotna and ending July 26th in Juneau.
State signals intent to keep DoL employees at Plywood Palace
It now appears most state Labor Department employees in Juneau will be staying in the same building that for years has been suspected of causing health problems.