News for Government
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages community members and interested organizations to apply for her 2026 grant programs, which include the Mayor’s Arts Grants, the Beyond the Beige initiative, and the Mayor’s Community Grants. The application period for all programs opens March 2 and ends March 30.Beyond the BeigeFollowing its successful inaugural launch last year, Beyond the Beige—a joint ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release, Diversity & Inclusion
Friday, February 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
“The Supreme Court’s decision is welcome news for businesses and consumers. Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority are moving forward with an effort to redevelop the former Nordstrom property, a highly visible site in the heart of downtown.The building has long been a downtown landmark, reflecting an earlier era of retail-driven growth. Today, this vacant property represents a critical opportunity to reinvest in Anchorage’s urban ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Anchorage, AK – February 17, 2026 - The Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority are moving forward with an effort to redevelop the former Nordstrom property, a highly visible site in the heart of downtown.
The building has long been a downtown landmark, reflecting an earlier era of retail-driven growth. Today, this vacant property represents a critical ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance arrived in Juneau to advocate for the Municipality’s 2026 legislative priorities, including support for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization project and the Anchorage Police Department’s (APD) Real-Time Crime Center.During her visit, Mayor LaFrance is meeting with members of the Anchorage legislative delegation and key stakeholders to secure essential ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government, Members
Thursday, February 05, 2026
In an 11-1 vote on Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly approved a measure to improve safety in public spaces, proposed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and cosponsored by Assembly Members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia. AO 2026-10 updates Anchorage Municipal Code with new legal tools that will enable law enforcement to address certain behaviors that are unsafe or inappropriate in public areas, ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Government, Press Release
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Press Release, Education, Members
