Thousands of Alaska Natives will miss out on benefits they qualify for under the Affordable Care Act if the definition of Alaska Native under the law isn’t changed.
State Government
Alaska Chamber makes Medicaid expansion a priority
The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce has adopted Medicaid expansion as one of its top state legislative priorities.
STIP comments due Wednesday
Public comment closes Wednesday on the Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program that sets state priorities through 2015.
Phase one of capitol renovations nears completion
State legislators, staffers, and others doing business at the State Capitol building will soon be able to walk through the main entrance again.
French enters lieutenant governor’s race
French had been considering a run for governor, but set aside those plans after Juneau Native leader Byron Mallott announced he would seek the Democratic nomination.
Alaska’s fast ferries getting new engines installed
German engine manufacturer will bear the costs of the vessel refits