Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he was moved to restore the funds he vetoed after seniors spoke out on the importance of the program. But he also signaled many deep cuts will remain when he presents his revised operating budget.
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State seeks new study of Alaska Psychiatric Institute privatization
While Alaska’s state-owned psychiatric hospital has renewed federal certification, it still struggles to recruit staff and increase capacity.
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.
State ends Wellpath contract to run psychiatric institute, could open up contract for bids
The company will continue to work at the facility through December. The state also has hired a contractor to study whether it makes sense to privatize API.
Alaska Legislature confirms all of Dunleavy’s commissioners
The closest votes were for Public Safety Commissioner Amanda Price and Health and Social Services Commissioner Adam Crum.
Medicaid cuts, while aimed at access, still raise concerns
Medicaid is one of the areas of state government where Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration is looking to make the largest spending cuts. Administration officials released details of those changes for the first time Tuesday.
Lawsuit challenges Alaska Medicaid policy denying transgender-related health care coverage
The lawsuit, which seeks to be class action, argues that prohibiting coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone therapy is discriminatory and illegal.
Alaska’s governor-elect makes key appointments
Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s transition team has announced four key appointments. All tout private sector experience and will be newcomers to Alaska’s state government.
Ellis, Huggins and 2 other state senators won’t seek re-election
Democrats Tom Begich and Ed Wesley are running to succeed Ellis. Republicans Wasilla Rep. Lynn Gattis and David Wilson are running for Huggins’ Senate seat.