Alaska State Ombudsman

Our office sometimes receives complaints about roadside campaign signs. This post contains information on that topic that people may find useful.

As campaign season heats up, make sure you understand Alaska laws about posting political campaign signs! Alaska DOT&PF urges all Alaskans, candidates, and campaign teams to adhere to state and federal laws prohibiting the placement of signs within DOT&PF-managed right-of-ways.

Placing signs on state highway right-of-ways poses safety risks by impairing visibility, distracting drivers, and obstructing the safe movement of everyone on the road. Signs can also delay or restrict essential maintenance activities. To mitigate these risks, we will continue to remove noncompliant signs, prioritizing the removal of objects that impede visibility or movement, especially near intersections or driveways.

Alaska DOT&PF is committed to ensuring the well-being of all Alaskans and we appreciate your cooperation this election season.

✅Press release for details: dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2026/PR26-0017.shtml
✅Learn more: dot.alaska.gov/campaignsigns

This post includes information about a scam involving fraudulent Medicare cards that Alaskans may find useful.

SMP Scam Warning! If you are mailed a plastic Medicare card, don't "activate" it. Medicare is not sending plastic Medicare cards. This is a scam. If you get this letter, please report it to the SMP.

This post includes information that applicants for public assistance benefits may find useful.

DID YOU KNOW? | Applicants filing for benefits can now complete and submit the Division of Public Assistance’s new online Application for Services from a smartphone.

Find it at Alaska Connect. Use it to apply for these programs:

➤ MAGI Medicaid (Modified Adjusted Gross Income)
➤ Medicaid (Aged, Blind and Disabled)
➤ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
➤ Adult Public Assistance (APA)
➤ Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP)
➤ Senior Benefits
➤ Long-Term Care
➤ General Relief Assistance (Shelter, Utilities)

No downloading, printing or emailing required. Save as you go. Upload files or pictures of documents. Then submit your information when you’re done.

Apply anywhere, anytime! (As long as you’re online!)

Find DPA’s new Application for Services at Alaska Connect: https://direc.to/fV9a

In-person assistance and paper applications remain available at any DPA office or by calling 1-800-478-7778.