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Matthew Beck

"Families First COVID Act" Expiration Leaves Some ASD Staff "SOL"

The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for reasons related to COVID-19. The Act gave employees up to 10 days of paid leave — but now, employees must use their own personal time off

Alaska DHSS Deprioritzes "Transparent" COVID-19 Reporting

In a baffling move sure to raise more than one eyebrow, Alaska DHSS announced today that they will no longer be updating the COVID-19 case and death counts on the weekends or on state holidays. The Dunleavy administration's response to COVID-19, which has been the equivalent of covering

ASD Letter to ASD Families

Dear ASD Families, After the second week of in-person learning for our youngest students, I continue to be impressed by the commitment of our school staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the overwhelming support from families. Everyone involved with in-person classes has quickly adapted to their school’s safety

Recall Allard Hashtag Hijacked

This past week, embattled assemblywoman Jamie Allard attempted to start a trend of the #AllardForAk hashtag on Facebook in what appears to be an effort to solidify her political base. Many people took screenshots of the hashtag as it started to appear across local social media circles. The Assemblywoman may

"This is serious. 'Trump Lite' is Running for Mayor of Anchorage"

Oh boy. The Dunbar for Mayor campaign may have just signaled to supporters who they believe is Dunbar's most worrisome challenger — Republican candidate for mayor Mike Robbins. In an emailed Dunbar for Mayor endorsement update sent out to supporters this afternoon, the Dunbar campaign quoted from an Anchorage

Tuluksak Needs you to Make Noise With State Officials

Two weeks ago, the village of Tuluksak's water purification plant burned down. Donations have helped provide water to the village but likely won't be enough to sustain them. The village has been without running water for thirteen days and reportedly 1/3 of the federally recognized

Should Jamie Allard do the Honorable Thing and Resign?

Should Jamie Allard do the Honorable Thing and Resign?

Must Read Alaska offered a tweet this morning asking the very same question of Assembly Chair Felix Rivera. I found that the tweet was—lacking and thus offer up a different nominee for resignation. Jamie Allard has proven herself to be anything but honorable since being elected to the Anchorage