Overall, the state’s ombudsman says the state corrections department was responsive and has updated its COVID-19 protocols several times during the pandemic.
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Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Alaska prisons remain closed to visitors as mistrust undermines vaccination effort
While high infection rates and the vaccination campaign have given prisoners some protection, crowded conditions mean current vaccination rates aren’t enough for prisons to reopen for visitors.
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.
Visits from family, friends temporarily suspended at state prisons
All visits from outside volunteers, friends and family are suspended effective immediately.
Federal funding for public media is at risk.
The House of Representatives voted to eliminate already-approved funding for public media. This bill, now headed to the Senate, will have a devastating impact on public media in Alaska. Make your voice heard before it’s too late.