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Some Alaskans are getting back to work, but unemployment remains high

CultureMay 14, 2020

Tens of thousands of Alaskans continue to be out of work, but those seeking or receiving unemployment insurance is beginning to tick down since the state began reopening sectors of its economy as the health impacts of the COVID-19 crisis remain low. For the

Just the facts: COVID health impact in Alaska has dramatically fallen

CultureMay 13, 2020

The past month has seen a steep decline in the use of medical resources and overall active cases of COVID-19 in Alaska. On May 12 the state reported no new cases of the virus, no new hospitalization and no additional deaths. Over the past 30 days, Alaska has

State nixes emergency reg allowing weed shipments to rural Alaska

CultureMay 12, 2020

Citing a conflict with federal law, the State of Alaska reversed its emergency regulation allowing for commercial transport of marijuana to rural communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state initially issued two “emergency” regulations on April 17

Alaska joins 18-states asking Congress to investigate China’s role in pandemic

CrimeMay 11, 2020

Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson joined an 18-state coalition urging Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s role in covering up the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter was sent on May 8 to the leadership of the House and Senate Foreign Relations

More Alaska churches reopen as COVID numbers remain low

FreedomMay 11, 2020

More churches across Alaska are beginning to reopen under updated health guidelines released on May 8 as part of phase two of reopening the state. As of May 11, Alaska had just 53 active cases of COVID-19. The new guidelines allow for up to 50 people in

ACLU of Alaska keeps quiet on religious liberty restrictions

CultureMay 8, 2020

The ACLU, including the Alaska chapter, claims to be very busy protecting fundamental liberties during the COVID-19 crisis. A series of recent emails from the national group boasts that during the pandemic their attorneys have filed over 100 legal actions for

Alaska enters phase two of reopening: Theaters, bars, entertainment permitted

CultureMay 6, 2020

With extremely low infection and hospitalization rates from COVID-19, Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced plans for phase two of reopening segments of Alaska. This allows entertainment and cultural venues to incrementally open as well as bars and fitness centers.

Take caution, yes, but don’t trample religious liberty amid a pandemic

FreedomMay 6, 2020

Last month, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, banned all religious services as part of the effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. The ban applied to a drive-in service planned by the On Fire Christian Center on Easter Sunday. On Holy Saturday, Federal

65,000 fewer Alaskans have work compared to same time last year

CultureMay 4, 2020

Over the past six weeks, more than 70,000 Alaskans have filed new claims for unemployment insurance. That compares to just 5,345 over the same time period in 2019. This information comes from the State of Alaska’s latest issue of Trends, a monthly journal

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