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March 30, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Proposed state stimulus check removed from Alaska budget

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaskans who found themselves suddenly out of work or working reduced hours because of shutdowns over the coronavirus were buoyed by...

March 27, 2020 at 2:45 pm

Alaska lawmakers fall short of self-imposed goal to finish

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers fell short of a self-imposed goal of completing their most pressing work Friday, with key measures, including a state...

March 26, 2020 at 3:36 pm

Alaska unemployment claims jump amid coronavirus concerns

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Claims for unemployment benefits have risen sharply in Alaska as concerns over the coronavirus ripple through the state, officials said Thursday....

March 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

Alaska announces new virus cases, most of them in Anchorage

JUNEAU — State officials on Wednesday announced the number of reported coronavirus cases in Alaska had grown to 59. The figure included 17 new cases:...

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March 25, 2020 at 12:02 pm

Alaska Supreme Court hears arguments in Dunleavy recall case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Allegations made against Gov. Mike Dunleavy by those seeking to recall him from office are insufficient or fail to show his...

March 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

Alaska Senate puts $1,000 stimulus payment in budget bill

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate approved a budget provision Monday that would give residents a $1,000 payment as a way to blunt economic...

March 20, 2020 at 12:08 pm

Alaska governor urges supplemental dividend in aid proposal

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy called on lawmakers Friday to approve checks of about $1,300 for residents to help offset economic impacts...

March 18, 2020 at 7:20 pm

Alaska gets work requirement waiver for food stamps

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska received a statewide waiver from work requirements for food stamp recipients, the state health commissioner said Wednesday, as new coronavirus...

March 18, 2020 at 2:01 pm

Alaska House falls short on votes for budget bill funding

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House failed to get sufficient support Wednesday to fully fund legislation that includes additional aid to help the state...

March 17, 2020 at 11:04 am

Alaska governor creating economic team amid virus response

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced Tuesday that a one-time political rival will help lead a new team tasked with looking at ways...