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Alaska PT/OT Board Schedules Emergency Meeting for May 22
The Alaska Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy has called an emergency meeting for May 22 without disclosing the urgent issue requiring immediate action.
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Alaska House panel considers doubling bulk fuel loan cap amid price crisis
The House Finance Committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation to raise the maximum bulk fuel loan from $750,000 to $1.5 million as rural communities face doubled fuel prices and supply shortages.
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Alaska lawmakers hear warnings of rural fuel crisis, weigh loan program expansion
The House Energy Committee heard testimony about fuel supply challenges facing rural Alaska communities and discussed potential expansions to the state's Bulk Fuel Revolving Loan Fund.
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State Broadband Advisory Board to Meet June 8 via Teleconference
The Statewide Broadband Advisory Board will hold a public teleconference meeting on June 8 to conduct regular business.
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State seeks engineer to review Alaska broadband grant projects
The Alaska Broadband Office is seeking a professional engineer to verify broadband grant recipients are meeting their network construction commitments, with proposals due May 22, 2026.
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Senate panel advances health care compacts bill despite sovereignty concerns
The Senate Health and Social Services Committee voted 3-2 to advance SB 281, which adds genetic counselors and respiratory care practitioners to state licensing and includes multiple interstate health care compacts, despite objections that the compacts erode state sovereignty.
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House committee advances bill adding unorganized borough seat to boundary panel
The House Community and Regional Affairs Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 63, which adds a sixth seat to the Alaska Local Boundary Commission specifically for a resident of the unorganized borough.
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Marine pilot exam set for April 28 in Sitka; applications due Feb. 27
The state will hold a marine pilot licensing exam in Sitka on April 28, with applications due February 27.
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House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan
The House Labor and Commerce Committee voted to advance travel insurance legislation after adopting technical amendments, while hearing proposals to strengthen emergency planning for pets and clarify state authority over natural gas contracts.
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Alaska Board of Nursing to meet May 6-8 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Nursing will hold its regular three-day meeting May 6-8 via Zoom to conduct routine licensing and regulatory business.
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State proposes new fees for professional counselors, supervisors
The state is proposing fee increases for professional counselors and new fees for associate counselors and supervisors, with public comments due May 26.
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State Selling Repossessed Commercial Fishing Vessel
The state is selling a repossessed commercial fishing vessel through an ongoing online sales program managed by the Division of Investments.
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State seeks bids for Tuluksak fuel storage upgrades
The state is accepting bids for a federally and state-funded project to upgrade bulk fuel storage infrastructure in the village of Tuluksak.
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Senate Committee Hears Testimony on Nurse Licensure Compact Bill
The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee received extensive testimony on Senate Bill 124, which would allow Alaska to join the multi-state nursing licensure compact amid the state's severe nursing shortage.
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State renews South Naknek airport lease for 55 years
The state has approved a 55-year renewal of the South Naknek airport lease with a May 28 deadline for public comments.
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State seeks public input on plan to reduce business regulations
Alaska's commerce department is seeking public input on its plan to reduce business regulations while maintaining essential safety protections.
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State Cannabis Testing Group to Meet May 6 via Zoom
Alaska's marijuana testing oversight group will meet virtually on May 6 to discuss laboratory standards for cannabis products.
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Psychology board meeting set for May 29 via Zoom
Alaska's psychology licensing board will meet virtually on May 29 to conduct regular business overseeing mental health professional licensing.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Real Estate Appraisers Board to Meet May 19 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Real Estate Appraisers will meet virtually on May 19 to conduct regular board business.
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Alaska Board of Pharmacy to meet May 21 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Pharmacy will hold a public meeting May 21 via Zoom with advance registration required.
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Alaska Broadband Office seeks engineer to verify grant progress
The Alaska Broadband Office is hiring a professional engineer to independently verify that broadband grant recipients are building networks according to their approved designs, with cost excluded as a selection factor.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI
State partners with Skagway startup to sell Alaska-made goods online
Alaska's Made in Alaska program has partnered with Skagway-based e-commerce platform Voyij to launch a free online marketplace for state permit holders starting June 1, 2026, connecting rural artisans with global customers through existing cruise line and airline partnerships.
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Alaska Gear Company wins 2024 Manufacturer of Year; 2025 nominations open
The Made in Alaska Program has opened nominations for its 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award through May 29, following Alaska Gear Company's 2024 win.
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