Alaska Pioneer Homes escape state budget cuts, for now

“The Prospector” statue stands in front of the Sitka Pioneers Home entrance, which was under repair Sept. 20, 2016. The homes reduced admissions as budgets were cut. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)
When the Alaska Legislature convenes later this month, it will consider a budget that makes no further cuts to Alaska’s Pioneer Homes. Final decisions are months away.
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