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In this issue:
• Emergency Declaration Passes House
• Constituent Survey
• Anchorage Election Reminder
• Don't Forget to Apply for Your Dividend!
• Community Events
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Today, the House passed House Bill 76, the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. Alaska health providers, community leaders, and organizations that care for vulnerable populations all testified that the disaster declaration should be extended so the governor has every tool at his disposal in the face of a worldwide pandemic.
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Emergency Declaration Passes the House
House Bill 76 allows Alaska to operate airport testing sites for out-of-state travelers during the upcoming summer tourism season, off-site testing and vaccination clinics, waivers to healthcare providers so they can provide healthcare for patients remotely, and to continue receiving $8 million a month in federal SNAP benefits. HB 76 is supported by:
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- National Federation of Independent Business
- Alaska Miners Association
- Resource Development Council
- Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation
- Alaska Pharmacists Association
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates
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- Providence
- Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association
- Foraker Group
- Petersburg Medical Center
- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
- Alaska Native Health Board
- Alaska Food Bank
- Alaska Municipal League
- Alaska Chamber
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Constituent Survey
Earlier this week, our office shared the results of our 2021 Constituent Survey. I took a moment to discuss the results of the survey.
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The Municipality of Anchorage elections are coming up on Tuesday, April 6. If you have any questions about the upcoming Anchorage election, or if you have not yet received your requested ballot, you can call 907-343-VOTE (8683) or head to muni.org/elections.
Secure drop boxes are now open for voters to return their ballot at any time before 8:00 PM on Election night. Below are a few drop boxes near House District 21 and around Anchorage:
- Dimond High School – 2909 West 88th Avenue
- Spenard Community Recreation Center – 2020 West 48th Avenue
- West Anchorage High School – 1700 Hillcrest Drive
- Anchorage School District Education Center – 5530 East Northern Lights Boulevard
- City Hall – 632 West 6th Avenue, Parking Lot
- Election Center – 619 East Ship Creek Avenue
- Loussac Library – 3600 Denali Street
- UAA Alaska Airlines Center – 3550 Providence Drive
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If you missed the West Anchorage Mayoral Candidates Forum, you can watch the recording here, and find out more about the candidates with their Yes/No Questionnaire here.
If you missed the West Anchorage School Board Candidates Forum, you can watch the recording here, and find out more about the candidates with their Yes/No Questionnaire here.
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Don't Forget to Apply For Your Dividend!
The Permanent Fund Dividend Application closes on March 31st. All applicants still have the opportunity to conveniently apply online and electronically sign a PFD Application. Click the image below to access the online PFD application. And when you apply for your PFD, please be sure to Pick.Click.Give. to support non-profit organizations throughout Alaska. For a list of the 613 organizations you can donate to, click here.
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Community Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
Turnagain Community Council
When: Thursday, April 1 at 7:00 PM
Spenard Community Council
When: Wednesday, April 7 at 7:00 PM
Sand Lake Community Council
When: Monday, April 12 at 6:30 PM
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Hospitality Workers & Downtown Community Vaccination Clinic
The Hotel Captain Cook is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic this weekend for Anchorage Hospitality and service industry workers and families.
The open lot by the K St. parking garage will be FREE for anyone getting vaccinated this weekend thanks to Diamond Parking.
This will be the Pfizer vaccine, available to anyone 16 years and older. Walk-ins welcome! You can also pre-register and reserve your slot using the links below.
When:
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As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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CONTACT INFORMATION
(907) 465-4919
State Capitol Bldg. Rm 118
Juneau, Alaska 99801
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CONTACT THE GOVERNOR
(907) 465-3500
550 West 7th Ave. Suite 1700
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
STATE OF ALASKA
State Info: (907) 269-5111
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