The Juneau Assembly advanced a series of policy changes Thursday that would leave lower-income seniors entirely exempt from paying city sales tax, while reducing wealthier seniors’ benefit.
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The ups and downs of raising 3 children with FASD
“Sometimes I would love to wear a shirt that says, ‘My child has FASD. Don’t judge us,'” says mother Diane Lohrey.
Troopers: Chevak man admits to murder of Roxanne Smart
According to charging documents Atchak said he placed Smart in a “choke hold” until she lost consciousness and he sexually assaulted her.
California Judge Throws Out Lawsuit On Medically Assisted Suicide
The superior court judge says questions raised in the case should be decided by legislatures or voters, not the court. The terminally ill plaintiffs say they’ll appeal his decision.
Young votes yes, meant no, on bill gutting GMO labeling laws
The bill, if passed by the Senate and signed by the president, would gut state labeling laws, including Alaska’s 10-year-old requirement that any genetically modified salmon sold in the state carry a disclosure to consumers.
After destructive fire, Bethel alcohol treatment center under construction again
The $12 million, 16,000 square foot facility is under construction for a second time following a fire in October that destroyed it when it was 90 percent framed in.
Intensive End-Of-Life Care On The Rise For Cancer Patients
Researchers found that although the use of durable powers of attorney increased, so, too, has the number of people who received all possible care at the end of life.
How Vandalism And Fear Ended Abortion In Northwest Montana
When Zachary Klundt broke into All Families Healthcare he destroyed the only clinic providing abortions in the Flathead Valley of Montana. More than a year later, the clinic remains closed.
Legislative committee won’t take up Medicaid expansion Wednesday
If the committee does not act on the governor’s plans, the expansion of Medicaid is expected to go forward automatically on Sept. 1.
Agent Orange Act Was Supposed to Help Vietnam Veterans — But Many Still Don’t Qualify
Five decades after the Vietnam War began—and four decades after it ended— veterans exposed to the chemical brew dubbed Agent Orange are still fighting for compensation and benefits for themselves and their children.