A Costly Catch-22 In States Forgoing Medicaid Expansion
Poor adults who live in states that don’t go along with the federal health overhaul’s expansion of Medicaid expansion face a double whammy.
Planned Parenthood testifies on abortion bill
Planned Parenthood says a bill that would cut state funding for abortions in cases which are not “medically necessary” is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
Parnell remains against Medicaid expansion
Parnell said that he will not ask legislators to put any money toward broadening the health program and opening it up to more low-income Alaskans.
King Cove residents make their case for Izembek road
Residents say they need it for emergency medical services; that flying in and out of King Cove is too dangerous and too often cancelled.
Alaska Dems blast witnesses on abortion bill
The state Democratic party chairman says experts scheduled to testify on an abortion bill are “extremists.”
3 things to watch for in the Alaska Legislature this week
The Alaska Legislature will hit its halfway point this week, and an abortion bill, school vouchers and budget closeouts are among the highlights this week.
Association of Village Council Presidents wants change in VAWA
The Association of Village Council Presidents would like its tribes to be able to prosecute non-tribal members in their local courts.
One In Three Fish Sold At Restaurants And Grocery Stores Is Mislabeled
A report from the ocean conservation group Oceana confirms that there’s a pretty decent chance that fish on the plate or on ice in the seafood case is not what it’s labeled to be.
School budget committee begins the priority process
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 … more
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.
