Marvin Abbott camped out at the Anchorage hospital for more than a month to protest its COVID-19 policies, which restrict patient visits as a safety precaution.
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Dunleavy’s court system vetoes because of abortion funding were illegal, judge says
Dunleavy veto statements said both the Legislature and the executive branch are opposed to state funding of elective abortions, adding “the only branch of government that insists on State-funded elective abortions is the Supreme Court.”
Report co-written by former Alaska budget director Arduin ranks Gov. Dunleavy 49th out of 50 governors
Arduin said Dunleavy could improve his ranking by cutting state spending and working to change state policies on welfare and labor unions.
Juneau Schools offer free breakfast and lunch for Alaska Day
Hot serve favorites include French toast, breakfast omelet taco and oatmeal for breakfast. The lunch menu includes cheeseburger, burritos and grilled chicken burgers.
New poll finds Sullivan ahead in race to keep U.S. Senate seat
A New York Times/Siena College poll released Friday says Sullivan, a Republican, is leading challenger Al Gross, 45% to 37%.
Skagway hunkers down after confirming its first case of COVID-19
Skagway is one of the last boroughs to report a case. Local officials are asking residents to shelter in place until contract tracing is complete.
‘Another broken promise’: Tribes say feds ignored their input on Roadless Rule exemption for Tongass
Last month the Forest Service started a 30-day clock to completely exempt Tongass National Forest from the 2001 Roadless Rule.
Pandemic dominates discussions as AFN convention goes virtual
With the coronavirus making an in-person convention unsafe, the state’s largest annual gathering of Indigenous people came together virtually.
Alaska eases restrictions on travel into and out of the state during pandemic
Alaska Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink said evidence points to traveling being risky.
It’s last call for the US Census
It has been a difficult year for the count to take place. The deadline has changed several times. And the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted outreach and in-person operations, which is a big deal for places like rural Alaska.