Alaska health official expects to have enough vaccines for all adults by end of May
It’s just a matter of convincing adults to get vaccinated.
State Politics
House panel rejects Dunleavy administration’s proposal to close DMV offices
Opposition to the closures of the rural offices has gained bipartisan support in recent weeks as public backlash to the closures has grown, particularly as legislative hearings put the problems with the proposal in clearer relief.
AG Taylor calls Clarkson ‘an honorable man’ but says resignation over harassment was appropriate
“Good people make mistakes.”
House Majority is ’21 strong’ after Rep. Tarr joins
The House is still playing catch up and leaders in both chambers say this session is likely to go long.
Ben Stevens can monitor ethics of new job, says Attorney General Taylor
Taylor says a case-by-case approach is better than a blanket waiver.
Dunbar looking likely for mayoral runoff. But will it be against Bronson or Robbins?
A peek at polling numbers.
Infusion of federal relief dollars could mean big things for state budget: Memo
The decisions regarding the money will be a welcome change of pace.
Dunleavy pulls plan to divide DHSS as opposition in Legislature mounts
However, the governor says he’s going to resubmit the plan and that the pushback is evidence “there is widespread recognition … that the largest department in state government needs to be reorganized.”
Sen. Reinbold set to be barred from capitol after repeatedly flouting covid-19 safety rules
Now THAT is an Eagle Exit.
Eagle River Sen. Reinbold booted from hearing after yet another violation of Legislature’s masking rules
“You can have a choice if you want to stay, we have a mask for you.”