It’s not clear to hospitals and nursing homes if the state’s disaster response would remain consistent with the federal response, which could put their flexibility at risk.
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6,000 ballots cast in Juneau’s local election so far
About a quarter of Juneau’s registered voters have cast their votes. Voters have until Tuesday, Oct. 6, to return their ballots, but they need to be postmarked by that day.
Wildlife advocates ask for cancellation of Prince of Wales wolf season
Conservationists are urging state and federal game managers not to reopen the hunting and trapping season for wolves to allow the population to recover from last season’s record harvest.
For Sen. Sullivan, the Capitol becomes a pressure cooker as Election Day nears
Sullivan was one of only six Republicans to vote with Democrats to proceed on a bill that would have prevented the government from joining legal challenges to overturn the Affordable Care Act.
Should Division of Elections count ballots without a witness signature? Judge to decide Monday.
The plaintiffs argued that the pandemic makes it hard for some voters to vote in person, as they usually do, or get a witness for a mail-in ballot.
Alaska Airlines announces hundreds of layoffs and furloughs
The company is borrowing more than $1.3 billion from the U.S. Treasury as it struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘It’s Not Just About The President’: Tracing Trump’s Contacts
Vice President Mike Pence has already tested negative for the coronavirus, as has Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, the president’s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner,. Former Vice President and Democratic nominee Joe Biden said he has tested negative for coronavirus as well.
Alaska voter registration deadline is Sunday
There are three ways to register to vote, according to the state Division of Elections.
President Trump And First Lady Test Positive For COVID-19
The positive test result followed Trump’s announcement on Fox News Thursday night that White House aide Hope Hicks had tested positive for the coronavirus. Hicks is a close associate of the Trumps.
Juneau Assembly OKs up to $2,000 to households in rent and mortgage relief
In addition to the housing assistance grants, the Assembly approved millions more in pandemic relief grants for schools, businesses and a destination marketing campaign.