JUNEAU, Alaska, March 18 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the creation of the Alaska Economic Stabilization Team (AEST). The bipartisan group of leaders will work with the Dunleavy administration on a plan to protect the state's economy from the impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Alaska. The group will be led by former Governor Sean Parnell and former US Senator Mark Begich. The remaining seats will be filled by a  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 19 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) issued the State of Alaska's COVID-19 Health Mandate 003 and 004 to prevent and slow the spread of the coronavirus. With the goal of minimizing in-person interaction in enclosed spaces, Health Mandate 003 which goes into effect March 18 at 5 p.m. closes all bars, breweries, restaurants, food and beverage kiosk more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 17 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on March 16: * * * - Signs COVID-19 Legislation * * * Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) issued the State of Alaska's COVID-19 Health Mandate 002 to prevent and slow the spread of the coronavirus. The mandate closes state operated libraries, archives, and museums to the public from March 17, 2020 through March 31, 2020. All public programs a more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 21 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Mike Dunleavy wants to express his gratitude to former Governor Sean Parnell and former Senator Mark Begich, co-chairs of the Alaska Economic Stabilization Team (AEST), for their initial work on a statewide plan to protect Alaskans, their families and businesses from the economic fallout of COVID-19. "Sean and Mark didn't waste one minute reaching out to Alaskans to learn what strategies and i more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 21 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Earlier, Governor Mike Dunleavy announced his Alaska COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan. An informational sheet on its six major components is now available here (https://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/Alaska-Economic-Stabilization-Plan-FINAL-3.20.2020.pdf). "As the virus (COVID-19) and the economic impacts unfold, the plan will adjust to take into consideration new, unforeseen negative i more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 21 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is seeking multiple candidates to fill volunteer positions, representing both motorized and non-motorized trail users, for the Outdoor Recreational Trails Advisory Board (ORTAB). Applicants should have knowledge, experience, and interest in outdoor recreational activities and grant-funded programs. The primary role of the ORTAB is to assist in  more PR

DAVIS, California, March 19 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The University of California Davis campus issued the following news: * * * - New Twist Added to Decades of Sea Otter Research * * * A parasite known only to be hosted in North America by the Virginia opossum is infecting sea otters along the West Coast. A study from the University of California, Davis, elucidates the sometimes surprising and complex pathways infectious pathogens can move from land to sea to sea otter. For the study, publis more PR