As the Alaska Legislature continues to grapple with the state’s budget, Juneau is dealing with the direct and indirect impacts of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget vetoes.
Aging
Dunleavy eliminates funding for low-income Senior Benefits Payment Program
Alaska’s low-income seniors stand to lose cash assistance from the state. More than a third of seniors on the program live in Anchorage. But U.S. census data suggests the communities most affected per capita are in rural Alaska.
Federal audit finds gaps in Alaska ‘critical incident’ reporting
A recent review from a federal watchdog agency found that Alaska health care providers failed to correctly report and monitor critical incidents involving people with developmental disabilities.
New Anchorage senior living homes see growing demand
As Alaska’s senior population booms, leading to the construction of hundreds of new assisted living home rooms, developers report surging demand — from seniors in state and Outside.
Alaska Pioneer Homes residents fight proposed rate increases
A proposal to more than double the monthly costs for most residents in Alaska Pioneer Homes met with stiff opposition during recent public testimony on the issue.
Haines athletes go for gold at National Senior Games
Haines Borough has the highest percentage of residents over 65 in Alaska. And later this month, they could have the highest percentage of gold medals, too.