The Juneau School District’s budget committee wants a nurse in every building for the next school year. The district cut two nursing positions in this year’s budget, but the committee Tuesday night said those jobs should be restored. The Marie Drake building – where the alternative high school meets – has not had a nurse…
Health
King Cove road might get a second chance
A group of King Cove residents are meeting with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. The goal is to convince Salazar to allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Samonella cases serve as reminder to carefully prepare chicken
An outbreak of salmonella illness in Washington and Oregon also hit Alaska, according to state medical authorities. Health officials in Washington and Oregon are now linking the salmonella to Foster Farms chicken, sold widely in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. But a farm or plant has not been isolated and no chicken has been recalled.…
Abortion bill exludes mental health from definition of ‘medically necessary’
Legislation that would limit the circumstances in which public funds can be used to pay for abortions was introduced in the Senate on Monday, but the bill may have trouble standing up to court scrutiny.
Senate passes Violence Against Women Act
The U.S. Senate has just passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. However, its future in the House is unclear.
Assembly gives Airport approval to control smoking near the terminal
The Juneau International Airport is moving smokers further away from the terminal.