A fire crackled as dozens of people gathered under a lunar eclipse at the Kaasei Healing Kootéeyaa, a totem pole that represents healing from gender-based violence.
Health
Potential Medicaid cuts could be ‘devastating’ to Alaskans, protesters in Juneau say
Dozens of Juneau residents gathered at the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday to protest potential Medicaid cuts being considered by Congress.
How major cuts to Medicaid could be ‘catastrophic,’ even for Alaskans with private insurance
Experts say Medicaid cuts would drive more Alaskans to emergency care, increase healthcare costs for all, and could harm the state economy.
Juneau turns out to support queer and trans people in the wake of Trump policies
Over 200 people gathered at the Alaska State Capitol steps on Sunday to show their support for Juneau’s LGBTQ+ community.
Expert predicts 4.7% average annual increase in Alaska Medicaid costs over the next 20 years
Lawmakers were told that an aging population with more health problems and narrowed gaps between provider reimbursements and medical costs are expected cost drivers.
Alaska legislators predict dire effects if Congress cuts Medicaid funding
A budget resolution this week puts the U.S. House on track for significant cuts to Medicaid, with big effects in Alaska.