Providers say the waiting list for beds at treatment centers is already long
Health
Legislature considers changing autopsies in rural Alaska
The state covers some of the costs, but family members often end up paying large sums to funeral homes to prepare the body and transport it.
Senate OKs medevac memberships
Legislation allowing a popular air-ambulance service’s membership program to continue serving Alaskans passed the state Senate today.
Abortion bill advances on tight vote
The bill that puts restrictions on Medicaid payments for abortions was advanced without any money for family planning services.
Capitol flag presented to Munoz
The flag that flew above Alaska’s state capitol at the funeral of former lawmaker Elton Engstrom Jr. was presented Wednesday to his daughter, Juneau Rep. Cathy Munoz.
Family planning services axed from abortion bill
After being shelved for nearly a year, a bill meant to limit Medicaid payouts for abortion is back – and it’s missing a component that made it more agreeable to the Legislature’s social moderates.