Crowd-funded polling shows close races across the board for Alaska
Every statewide Republican on the ballot is underwater with their approval rating, but it’s looking really bad for the one Republican not on the ballot this year.
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‘We are facing the destruction of our economy.’ Businesses demand fixes to state relief program
Without significant fixes to the state-run relief program, Alaska could find itself returning as much as $200 million to the feds while Alaska businesses are left out in the cold.
As cases continue to climb, Dunleavy admin cuts daily COVID-19 news releases to three a week
The daily press alerts fill in the details behind the day’s COVID-19 case count but the state says cutting them to three per week “will be more sustainable over the long term as the pandemic continues.”
Hundreds of health workers ask Gov. Dunleavy to require masks in crowded businesses
The group says new research supports the usage of masks in crowded businesses where social distancing isn’t practical.
Dunleavy announces PFDs will go out early after Legislature avoids supplemental payout
The payout now could put pressure on legislators for a second payout later.
Legislature close to finalizing relief spending, small business grant applications to open next week
With the Legislature nearly complete with approving nearly $1 billion in coronavirus relief spending, state officials say they’re ready to start putting that money out…
‘It’s a free country.’ Dunleavy plans near-full reopening, says Alaska’s ready if more get sick
“We don’t direct how people should live their lives,” said Dr. Anne Zink, the state’s chief medical officer.
Recall Dunleavy campaign has sent out more than 20,000 sign-at-home booklets
The campaign has also launched an ad campaign following its victory in the Alaska Supreme Court.
Instead of loans, Alaska plans cash payments to help small businesses survive COVID-19
Business leaders have argued loans are an unnecessary additional risk for businesses that don’t know when income will return to normal.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds ruling in Recall Dunleavy case, allowing effort to continue
Signature collection has already been underway.