Friday, September 11
Neighbors,

Nineteen years ago, our nation suffered an act of terrorism intended to break our national spirit. It didn’t work. Like many of you, I watched the events of September 11, 2001, and instead of being broken, my spirit was lifted by the selflessness and bravery of the people of New York. In the wake of that horrible day, we grieved as one nation determined to overcome an unimaginable act of terrorism. We did.

Now, our nation is suffering from a global pandemic that threatens to break our national spirit. It's not going to happen. On this September 11, 2020, I feel like I did 19 years ago, hopeful.

Every day, I see people doing the hard work needed to make it through the most challenging public health emergency in the last 100 years. Fathers and mothers are sacrificing so their children can learn, while businesses big and small are adapting to new ways to serve their customers. Cashiers, truck-drivers, police officers, and countless others go to work daily to do jobs that can’t be done over Zoom.

Neighbors, I’m hopeful because when I look beyond the daily bad news, I see people helping people. Together... that’s how we are going to make it through this.

Please be safe,
Low-income families can get up to $458 per child to cover increased food costs.

The deadline to enroll is September 30.

Around 31,000 paper applications have been mailed to eligible families.

Details of the program can be found on the Food Bank of Alaska website.

Submit your application online.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering around $530 million to help the U.S. seafood industry deal with retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments.

The funding for the Seafood Trade Relief Program will support several fisheries in Alaska including crab, cod, pollock, and salmon.

The application period for the program opens on Monday, September 14 and will run until December 14. Fishermen should apply through the USDA Service Center in Wasilla or the Farm Service Agency office in Palmer. In-person office visits are only available by appointment so call ahead. The number for the Wasilla office is (907) 373-6492 and the number for the Palmer office is (907) 761-7754.

The application form will be available here starting on Monday.

Seafood Trade Relief Program frequently asked questions.
National Suicide Prevention Week
If you need help, call the confidential Alaska Careline at 1-877-266-4357.


Help is available 24 hours a day.
Take the Census
Despite requests to extend the deadline, the U.S. Census Bureau will end it's door knocking efforts at the end of the month.

The last day to respond online is September 30. Alaska has the lowest response rate in the nation, so don't delay, take the Census today.

  • File online at my2020census.gov
  • Call 1-844-330-2020.
  • Count everyone living under your roof on April 1, 2020.
My 2020 end of session newsletter is now available. If you want a printed copy, send an email to Rep.Chris.Tuck@akleg.gov or call my office at (907) 269-0240.

The newsletter includes information on the work of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee and how the Alaska Legislature responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.