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Municipality of Anchorage offers support to federal workers and military families impacted by the federal government shutdown
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, in partnership with Assembly Members Christopher Constant and Jared Goecker, has instituted free bus rides and directed municipal utilities to offer flexibility and assistance to local federal employees and military families going without paychecks during the federal government shutdown.These steps aim to help impacted Anchorage residents stretch their financial resources when they are missing paychecks. The federal government is one of the largest employers in Alaska, and about
Goodwill Industries Disaster Relief Efforts “Round-Up Campaign'' to Support the American Red Cross
Goodwill Industries of Alaska (Goodwill) will join the community to provide assistance for individuals affected by the devastating storms and floods in Alaska. Beginning Sunday, November 2nd and running through Saturday, November 8th, Goodwill will conduct a Round Up campaign for the American Red Cross and will match up to $5,000 in contributions made at its stores in Anchorage and Wasilla. Individuals can contribute by rounding up their purchase or simply walking in and making a donation at any
Anchorage Assembly unanimously passes two LaFrance policies to support housing repair and rehabilit
Two policies sponsored by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance making it easier to repair and rehabilitate housing were unanimously approved by the Anchorage Assembly this week.“Red tape shouldn’t prevent people from repairing, rehabilitating, or maintaining their homes, no matter where they live,” said Mayor LaFrance. “These changes will help unlock our community’s housing supply by removing unnecessary regulatory burdens and create flexibility so homeowners have more power to address their own needs.”AO 2025-94 makes
Mayor LaFrance and Anchorage Assembly call special meeting to consider emergency measures to support
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has called a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly to consider emergency measures that will help the Municipality provide critical support for the State of Alaska’s emergency response for Alaskans displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Assembly will take up the measures at a special meeting Friday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. Assembly Chair Christopher Constant, Vice Chair Anna Brawley and Assembly member Kameron Perez-Verdia have joined the Mayor as co-sponsors of an emergency
Alaska National Guard requested to provide additional support for West Coast Storm response
October 11, 2025 Alaska National Guard requested to provide additional support for West Coast Storm response JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard has been requested by the State Emergency Operation Center to provide additional support for the ongoing response to the storms impacting Alaska’s West Coast, including opening the Kotzebue, Bethel and Nome Armories and preparing personnel for deployment to affected communities. The Alaska Organized Militia, which includes the
