News for Government

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Friday, October 17, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Government, Press Release
Monday, October 13, 2025
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 ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Members, Military/Veteran, Press Release