While Juneau Democratic Sen. Jesse Kiehl said the declaration wouldn’t withstand a legal challenge, Acting Attorney General Ed Sniffen said Gov. Dunleavy does have the power to issue a new declaration, though he said it would be in a “gray area” if challenged.
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Legislative leaders call on Gov. Dunleavy to call special session to extend disaster declaration
In a letter earlier this week, Anchorage Republican Senate President Cathy Giessel and Dillingham independent House Speaker Bryce Edgmon asked Dunleavy to either call the session or to appeal to legislators to hold one.
With deadline looming, Dunleavy and legislative leaders exchange letters on a potential special session
A law passed in March extended the governor’s disaster declaration until Nov. 15. Health care and municipal organizations recently urged another extension, saying the declaration is needed to allow them to better respond to the pandemic.
Health care providers, municipalities call for Dunleavy to extend disaster declaration
It doesn’t appear that any state has intentionally ended its emergency orders.
Upcoming end to Alaska’s disaster declaration has hospitals concerned
It’s not clear to hospitals and nursing homes if the state’s disaster response would remain consistent with the federal response, which could put their flexibility at risk.
Amid coronavirus fears, who decides if a cruise ship can come or not?
If certain officials decide an Alaska-bound ship threatens public health, they could take extraordinary measures to contain or manage an outbreak.
Hurricane Matthew Blamed For 7 Deaths In N.C.; Flood Perils Continue
With swollen rivers still expected to crest and bring more flooding on Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Pat McCrory says, “This storm is not over for North Carolina.”
After disaster declaration, Emmonak seeks aid to rebuild commercial fishery and public safety infrastructure
If Emmonak is granted or loaned the requested $750,000, Moore said the city will rebuild critical infrastructure before the upcoming fishing season.
In aftermath of fire, Emmonak declares disaster
Without emergency aid, Emmonak City Manager Martin Moore said last month’s fire damage could cripple the area’s economy.
Bethel declares local disaster after Kilbuck fire
The declaration asks the governor to declare an emergency and allocate recovery funds to the city to help rebuild the school and repair city equipment, among other requests.