Lawmakers press for transparency as advisory council advises on Alaska’s RHTP

Feb 12, 2026

Lawmakers questioned whether the Department of Health or the commissioner will have final say on awards and sought clarity on advisory‑council roles; presenters said the council is directional and the department will use a data‑driven evaluation process with the Alaska Community Foundation as subgrant administrator.

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Committee members pressed presenters about governance, transparency and the legislature’s role in overseeing the RHTP awards process.

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