Lawmakers Approve Transferring Federal COVID-19 Funds to Alaskans, Small Businesses
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal CARES Act.
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Bean’s Cafe Awarded $10,000 Donation through Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance Emergency Community Support Grants
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance donated $10,000 to Bean’s Cafe as part of an Emergency Community Support Grant to help independent insurance agents give back to their local community during the COVID-19 crisis.
Governor Announces Phase II of Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced plans for Phase II of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaska economy.
Economic Experts: Financial Fallout from COVID-19 Remains to be Seen
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, ISER Economist Mouhcine Guettabi, and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Bill Popp provided an economic update addressing business concerns as Alaska slowly begins to reopen.
Governor Dunleavy Submits Revised CARES Act Funding Distribution Plan
Governor Mike Dunleavy submitted a revised plan for the equitable distribution of the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding.
Alaska Airlines to Require Face Masks for Frontline Employees and Flyers
Face masks will be mandatory for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air guests starting May 11 and for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air employees who cannot maintain six feet of social distance from guests or co-workers starting May 4.