Posts Tagged ‘Governor Walker’
Graphite One Clarifies Intent for AIDEA Funding; Senate Bill 203 On Hold
Graphite One is seeking funding now for its proposed mine in the Imuruk Basin along the Kigluaik mountains, even though the mine itself wouldn’t be operational for about five years.
Read MoreState Gathers Input on Opioid Epidemic From Nome and Other Communities, Forming Response Plan
A team from the Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention is working to educate communities as well as help them help themselves respond to the opioid epidemic. Five employees with various offices and expertise under the Department of Health and Social Services hosted a roundtable discussion in Nome on Tuesday about opioids.
Read MoreGovernor Proposes More Funds and Legislation To Benefit Public Safety; Direct Impacts to Western AK
According to a statement from the Governor’s office, Walker’s budget adds $34 million for public safety efforts, money that would pay for two new prosecutors in Anchorage to help lead the charge in homicide cases, new prosecutors in Bethel and Kotzebue, a trooper pilot in Nome, and more. An additional $2 million would also allow troopers to travel for community policing efforts in rural communities.
Read MoreLt. Governor Talks Arctic Policy During Nome Visit; Climate Change Action Plan Coming Soon
Through his talks with Kawerak on Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott revisited the idea of a local Native council on climate change, which previously existed along with the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. The Walker administration is currently developing a climate change action plan which could be released later this year.
Read MoreGov. Walker Approves Updates to “Vulnerable Adult” Services in Alaska
Governor Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 83 and House Bill 108 into law last week; they update existing laws providing care to “vulnerable adults,” such as Alaska’s seniors.
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