The Alaska Democratic Party may finally have at least one candidate in the race for governor. Hollis French, a state senator from Anchorage, announced today he’s considering jumping in.
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Vaccination clinic on Saturday
Summer is nearly over for Juneau kids. It’s back to school on Tuesday for first through 12th graders; kindergarten starts next Thursday. That means it’s time for shots, that little poke in the arm that allows youngsters to attend Alaska public schools. Juneau Public Health, part of the Alaska Division of Public Health, and the…
Congress shows no urgency on Voting Rights Act
In June, the United States Supreme Court struck down a key formula of the Voting Rights Act. Section IV of the 1965 law determined which states needed to get federal approval before changing any voting laws. Alaska was one of nine states subject to that rule known as preclearance.
State officials gather for “Federal Overreach” summit
This week, Alaska lawmakers and government officials are meeting in Anchorage to discuss what they see as “federal overreach.”
Medevac insurer may get license back
A popular medevac insurance company says it’s close to resuming business in Alaska. Apollo Medi Trans stopped renewing policies earlier this year, leaving many customers without coverage.
Fauske resigns AHFC to focus on in-state natural gas pipeline
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s board has accepted longtime CEO Dan Fauske’s resignation and hired Department of Revenue Commissioner Bryan Butcher as his replacement.