Anchorage Assembly to take public testimony on mass care exit strategy
According to an afternoon press release, a Special Meeting of the Anchorage Assembly is scheduled for Monday, November 1 at 6 p.m.
Matthew Beck
Anchorage’s Homelessness Director Resigns. No Clear Path for Unhoused Families This Winter
The resignation of Dr. John Morris, a local anesthesiologist turned Bronson administration homelessness coordinator, wasn't all that surprising to those involved in the negotiations between the administration. Rumors have swirled in recent weeks that his departure was potentially imminent.
When Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance called on Morris to
Bronson real estate pick faces uphill confirmation battle
Longtime Save Anchorage member Jim Winegarner made his foray into Anchorage politics when he served as a deputy treasurer of the Independent Expenditure group, Building Alaska. According to data taken from the Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), Winegarner gave a combined $5,100 to Building Alaska, a largely pro-Mike Robbins
Gara says teachers' stagnant pay a result of falling state funding
Democratic candidate for Governor Les Gara attributed stagnant pay for Alaska teachers to falling state funding in a press release issued earlier this morning.
Zaletel confident after initial recall results
The first results are out in the Zaletel recall and it's not looking good for the vocal minority who have sought to unseat the Midtown Assembly Member.
Anchorage Assembly Welcomes Public Input on the Budget
With the review of the proposed 2022 municipal budget underway, the Anchorage Assembly is encouraging the public to review and provide input on the budget.
Statewide hospitalizations remain high as new COVID cases dip
Alaska DHSS announced 1,686 new cases of COVID over the weekend and 5 new deaths.