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New Call Center for Alaskans Seeking Public Assistance

New Call Center for Alaskans Seeking Public Assistance

Press Release New Virtual Call Center reduces processing time for Alaskans seeking public assistance April 22, 2021 ANCHORAGE – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Assistance (DPA) launched a new Virtual Call Center (VCC) on April 5, 2021. The VCC, which is confidential and secure, streamlines the

Ultra-Conservatives' Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month

Ultra-Conservatives' Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Month

You'll have to excuse ultra-conservatives for their recent behavior; they've had a pretty bad month. Epic Fail After living in a social media echo chamber for the past five months, supporters of the Recall Rivera effort learned that District 4 residents overwhelmingly rejected the legal but

Alaska Black Caucus Addresses Bronson's No-Show at BIPOC Forum

Alaska Black Caucus Addresses Bronson's No-Show at BIPOC Forum

On Sunday, the Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) stated they had received notification from the Dave Bronson for Mayor campaign indicating that the campaign had a scheduling "conflict" and that Mr. Bronson would not be attending the BIPOC Community Discussion. "Unfortunately, after originally confirming his participation, our office

Alaska Black Caucus: Bronson No-Show at BIPOC Forum "Unfortunate"

Alaska Black Caucus: Bronson No-Show at BIPOC Forum "Unfortunate"

The Alaska Black Caucus (ABC) held a BIPOC Mayoral Candidate's Forum this evening, but only Forrest Dunbar showed up for the online event, forcing ABC President Celeste Hodge Growden to issue a statement before the forum began. "Unfortunately, after originally confirming his participation, our office received notice

George Martinez Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

George Martinez Endorses Forrest Dunbar for Mayor

According to a statement made to the Forrest Dunbar for Mayor Facebook page, George Martinez has endorsed the mayoral candidate. "We are proud to announce that George Martinez has endorsed Forrest Dunbar for Mayor! Of his endorsement, George says: "As an independent, my campaign for mayor was different

Pat Higgins Declares Victory in School Board Race

Pat Higgins Declares Victory in School Board Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2021 Contact: Campaign Manager: Katherine Pfeiffer Cell: 907-717-9681 As of Thursday evening when the last of the mail in ballots trickle in for Anchorage Municipal races, Pat Higgins won his School Board seat with a substantial enough margin to ensure there will not be an