Age 55 and above, essential workers, people with certain medical conditions and those who live in multigenerational housing are now eligible to be vaccinated
Sunday PM (SitNews) Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Mike Dunleavy last week made the move to expand the vaccine eligibility criteria for the state-allocated COVID-19 vaccine significant as part of the process in accelerating Alaska’s recovery and getting the economy back up and running.
“By giving more Alaskans the opportunity to get vaccinated, the faster we can get Alaskan business thriving again,” said Governor Mike Dunleavy. “This is the jump start to get our economy going again.”
Brock Martin receives Federal Employee of the Year Award
Sunday PM (SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - Forester Brock Martin accepted his Federal Employee of the Year Award from the Ketchikan Federal Executive Association, presented by Ketchikan Coast Guard Commander Arthur Dehnz; Shane Walker, Ketchikan Misty Fjords District Ranger; and Gilbert Varela, Ketchikan Port Director and Chief Supervisory Officer for the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection on March 1, 2021.
(From Left to right) Gilbert Varela, Ketchikan Port Director and Chief Supervisory Officer for the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection; Commander Arthur Dehnz, Commanding Officer for Coast Guard Base Ketchikan, Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District Forester Brock Martin; and Ketchikan Misty Fjords District Ranger Shane Walker pose for a photo March 1, 2021 after presenting the award.
Alaska State Income Tax Proposed as Part of a Solution to Alaska’s Budget Deficit
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March 07, 2021 Sunday PM (SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - Friday, Senator Tom Begich (D-Anchorage) introduced legislation to establish a flat five percent income tax based on your federal tax rate. Senate Bill 100 would generate new state revenue from residents and non-residents earning an income in Alaska. Currently, nine other states have a flat broad-based income tax ranging from three to 5.25 percent.
“The road Alaska is on has finally arrived at the edge of the fiscal cliff. Alaskans realize we need a balanced fiscal plan - a plan that relies on a balance of revenue sources and other solutions, not just on one or two major sources like oil and the Permanent Fund,” said Sen. Begich.
US Army Corps of Engineers Rejects State s Administrative Appeal of Proposed Pebble Mine Project
Sunday PM (SitNews) Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Mike Dunleavy reacted strongly Friday to the decision by United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pacific Division, to reject the State’s administrative appeal over the agency’s denial of the 404 permit for the proposed Pebble Project in Southwest Alaska. The State strongly disagrees with the determination of the USACE that despite the State having direct surface and mineral ownership interests, the State lacks standing to participate in this matter. The State’s ability to weigh in on these types of matters and represent Alaska’s interests is of great importance to Alaskans and the Alaska economy.