Governor Dunleavy Expands AK CARES to Help More Small Businesses August 27, 2020 Effective on Monday, August 31, 2020, businesses that received any amount of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds will become eligible to apply for AK CARES grants, as will businesses that are secondary sources of income. These businesses can apply through the online application portal (www.akcaresonline.org) starting Monday. This change […]
📷 Governor Speaks at Alaska Correctional Officer Graduation August 26, 2020 Governor Mike Dunleavy spoke to graduates of the Alaska Correctional Officer academy on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Palmer, Alaska.
🎥📺 8/24 COVID-19 Press Briefing August 24, 2020 Today Governor Dunleavy held his weekly press briefing concerning the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Alaska. Joining him were Commissioner Anderson of the Department of Commerce, Commissioner Ledbetter of the Department of Labor and Dr. Zink from the Department of Health and Social Services.
FEMA approves extension of federal UI benefits to help unemployed Alaskans August 24, 2020 As part of the plan to get more unemployment insurance (UI) benefits to Alaskans, FEMA approved federal grant funding for the State of Alaska that will result in a $300 weekly increase on top of their regular unemployment benefits. “Alaskans have had to push through some very difficult times as part of COVID-19,” said Governor […]
Governor Expands AK CARES Eligibility To Help Alaska Small Businesses August 20, 2020 Taking additional steps to better expedite the AK CARES Act Funding for small businesses in need of help, Governor Mike Dunleavy today notified the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee that he is submitting modifications to the AK CARES Grant Program to expand the eligibility for applicants. The expanded program details, delivered by the established Revised […]