State Senator Lora Reinbold (R-Eagle River) is urging military leadership at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to repeal its new COVID policy that forces all base personnel to avoid local activities, businesses and other establishments that do not require mask mandates, social distancing, proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test. The only exceptions are for accessing so-called “essential services,” such as grocery stores, school sponsored activities and religious services. By: Joel Davidson at Alaska Watchman Read more here.