Monthly Archives: December, 2020
Minimum wage goes up for struggling small businesses
The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $10.19 to $10.34, effective Jan. 1, 2021.
It's a 1.5 percent increase for workers -- and a 1.5 percent cut into employers' bottom...
Another 52,900 doses of vaccine arriving in January, older Alaskans first in line
Alaska will receive another 52,900 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in January.
While the Phase 1a, Tiers 1 and 2 are still getting their first...
Recall Rivera: Group needs just 500 more signatures, has drive-through events planned for Friday, Saturday
The group trying to recall Anchorage Assembly Chair Felix Rivera is 500 signatures shy of having enough to put the question on the April...
Telethon magic: COVID shutdown spawns new campaign strategy
Dave Bronson dashed to three campaign fundraisers in 24 hours between Dec. 29-30. He raised over $30,000 between the three events before the end...
Prisoners are eligible for $600 federal stimulus checks
While some Americans grouse about the small direct payments coming from the federal government to help out with food and rent, the bill passed...
Federal judge orders governor to allow blogger access to press events
Federal judge Joshua Kindred, a Trump appointee, has issued an order that is not likely to please some conservatives.
Judge Kindred ordered Gov. Mike...
Letter: Alaska Family Council’s year-end message
From the Desk ofJim MinneryPresidentAlaska Family Council
Fellow Alaskan, Dec. 30th, 2020
At a time when many are losing hope in institutions and politics in particular, our...
Letter to the editor: A time to fight for our republic
This is an open letter to Must Read Alaska in response to one article in your End of Decade newsletter, Dec. 30 edition, specifically...
Letter: A need for our Republican leaders to take a stand
To the readers of Must Read Alaska,
We are disillusioned, disappointed, and angry that the attacks on President Donald Trump by Democrats and their allies...
Delta adopts new emotional support animal policy
Delta has adopted a new policy after an 84% increase in reported incidents involving service and support animals during 2016-2017.
The incidents involved animals biting, urinating, defecating,...