ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 19 -- The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce a monitoring plan for sampling drinking water for 29 per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 193 Alaska Native Village and disadvantaged communities' Public Water Systems using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Emerging Contaminants Tribal Drinking Water Grant. "Establishing a baseline   more

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 18 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on July 17, 2023: Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy applauds the $37.5 million Department of Defense (DOD) grant to Graphite One, Inc., for its project near Nome, Alaska. Using this grant, Graphite One can advance the development of its world-class natural graphite deposit and encourage economic growth in the nation. "Thank you to the Department of Defense for recognizing the importance of Alaska's va  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 20 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on July 19, 2023: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy signed SB 58, extending eligibility for postpartum Medicaid. Previously, postpartum Medicaid coverage in Alaska lasted only 60 days. This legislation extends coverage to 12 months. "I want to see Alaska be the best state in the country for families. This legislation helps ensure that Alaskan mothers and their babies will have access to essential medical car  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, July 21 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on July 20, 2023: Today Kroll Bond Rating Agency assigned State of Alaska General Obligation Bonds an AA rating with a stable outlook. The rating increase reflects the State's strong underlying credit profile, including ample reserve balances and direct liquidity available to support budgetary operations, as well as a robust natural resource base which continues to serve as a key economic driver of the S  more