State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility
Alaska International Airport System staff introduce Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to assist travelers with non-visible disabilities.
Government
New Rules Boost Cottage Food Sales
Expanded state rules for sales of homemade food mean cottage chefs and bakers have more options and no limit on sales.
Accountant Reform Bill Becomes Law
House Bill 121, adding flexibility for certified public accountants to qualify for work in Alaska, became law without the governor’s signature.
Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done.
Tiny Homes for Anchorage Homeless Expected in Time for Holidays
Builders expect to finish twenty-four tiny houses by Thanksgiving to shelter homeless Anchorage residents transitioning to permanent housing.
From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.