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House Finance committee debates pharmacist prescribing bill amid abortion concerns
House Bill 195 would expand pharmacist prescribing authority but faces intense scrutiny over whether collaborative practice agreements could enable abortion medication access.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min read1 viewAI
Alaska seeks nonprofit partners to run senior residential programs
Alaska's health department is seeking organizations to operate state-funded residential facilities for seniors who need supportive housing.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readStatewide3 viewsAI
Public Meeting on Disabilities and Special Education Set for April 9
The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education is hosting a virtual public meeting on April 9 to discuss advocacy workshops and planning activities.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewide4 viewsAI
Alaska OT Law Limits Patient Recovery, Licensing Board Says
Alaska's occupational therapy statute restricts therapists to helping patients cope with disabilities rather than actively working to improve function, prompting legislative action to align with national standards.
by Alaska News10h ago2 min readAI
Alaska Senate Shelves Homemade Food Safety Bill After Complex Debate
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee set aside a bill restricting sales of home-canned foods in reduced oxygen packaging after lawmakers struggled with complex food safety definitions and enforcement questions.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Senate panel weighs restrictions on vacuum-sealed homemade food sales
The Senate Resources Committee discussed legislation that would restrict packaging methods for commercially sold homemade foods, targeting vacuum-sealed and heat-processed containers.
by Alaska News10h ago2 min readAI
163 Alaskans Wait for Life-Saving Organ Transplants
Life Center Northwest presented data showing 163 Alaskans currently await organ transplants, with most needing kidneys and having to travel to Washington for procedures.
by Alaska News10h ago2 min readAI
Alaska House committee advances bill to expand early intervention eligibility
Committee heard testimony on legislation to lower developmental delay thresholds from 50% to 25% for early childhood services, potentially serving more children and saving millions in future special education costs.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
Alaska Senate Panel Weighs Naturopathic Doctors' Prescription Authority
The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 193, which would allow licensed naturopathic doctors to prescribe certain medications under physician supervision.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
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.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAI
Panel Calls for Standardized Child Abuse Reporting Training Across Alaska
The Citizens Review Panel presented recommendations to standardize mandatory reporting training and improve early intervention services for at-risk families.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readAI
State seeks public input on rural health program at April 22 meeting
Alaska Department of Health is holding a public meeting on April 22 to discuss the Rural Health Transformation Program with community input.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readStatewideAI
State seeks public input on workers' comp medical fees at four meetings
Alaska's Medical Services Review Committee is holding four public meetings to gather input on workers' compensation medical fee schedules for 2027.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewideAI
Alaska Suicide Prevention Council to Meet May 1, Public Comment Welcome
Alaska's suicide prevention council is holding a public Zoom meeting on May 1 with opportunity for community input.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readStatewideAI
State seeks contractors for substance abuse treatment at two Wasilla prisons
Alaska is seeking contractors to provide substance abuse treatment services at two correctional facilities in Wasilla, with proposals due May 1.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readWasilla, AlaskaAI
State seeks contractors for drug treatment at Palmer correctional facilities
Alaska corrections department is soliciting bids for substance abuse treatment services at two Palmer correctional facilities, with proposals due May 1.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readPalmer, AlaskaAI