Wrangell is coordinating with a regional effort seeking assurances from operators of small cruise ships seeking to sail this summer.
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Southeast ports trying to determine if — and how — small ships can safely visit during pandemic
An early version of American Cruise Lines’ plan falls short of proposed standards Southeast ports are developing with the Alaska Municipal League.
Municipalities weigh steps as budget gaps from vetoes remains
While the federal government may offer more flexibility in the future, Dunleavy’s administration wrote its plan for CARES Act funding without paying for the items he vetoed.
Alaska municipalities are eager for CARES Act relief, but concerned it won’t be enough
The strings attached to the CARES Act money affect some municipalities, while for others, the funds won’t be enough to cover total unanticipated spending and lost revenue.
Alaska Municipal League predicts up to $250M hit to local government revenues
The Alaska Municipal League predicts the COVID-19 pandemic will cost municipalities $200 million to $250 million in revenues, with the loss of tourism and other impacted industries.
State lawmakers want more legal guidance on Dunleavy’s CARES Act plan
CARES Act disbursements are being overseen by the U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general, says Alaska state Rep. Chris Tuck. That will require due diligence by the state to ensure the money is spent appropriately.
Fishing towns object to Alaska’s mandate overruling local COVID-19 restrictions
As the fishing season ramps up, mid-sized coastal towns are finding they have little say over who shows up to work in the industry.
Alaska is exempting some businesses from health mandates. But it’s keeping their plans secret for now.
More than 700 companies in Alaska want exemptions to a public health mandate that quarantined employees coming from out of state. But the state has so far refused to release companies’ plans publicly, even as municipal leaders press for access.
Alaska communities establish new plan to collect sales tax from online vendors
The Alaska Municipal League says the goal is to eliminate a major disadvantage local brick-and-mortar businesses face when competing with online stores.
Alaska communities are one step closer to collecting online sales tax
Under the newly released plan, online retailers would register with one statewide commission to remit tax revenue