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Alaska House majority rejects GOP effort to turn protest of Denali name change into Trump tribute
Resolution opposing restoration of Mt. McKinley name is first legislation to pass House this session.
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White House freezes all federal grants and loans
Juneau leaders say city should be able to cope, but express concern about smaller towns and uncertainty.
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Trump floats ‘getting rid’ of FEMA as he visits North Carolina to survey Helene damage
Federal agency approved more than $2.6M in aid for Juneau residents affected by 2024 flood.
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It’s official: Denali is again Mount McKinley
Interior Department says change effective as of Friday; Gulf of Mexico is also now Gulf of America.
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Murkowski says she will vote against Hegseth, making her first GOP senator to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick
Defense Secretary nominee facing barrage of accusations including sexual assault, drinking.
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Birthright citizenship of Native Americans questioned by Trump administration
Justice Department makes argument defending executive order suspending birthright citizenship.
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Federal flood help for Juneau not likely to be affected by Trump, but officials avoiding climate references
Local impacts may include “green” issues such as electric vehicles, Assembly members told by lobbyist.
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Profits from ‘fully’ extracting Alaska’s resources minus the cost of climate impacts: Who will gain/lose how much?
The results may not be high either way since experts say Trump’s goals are unlikely to happen anytime…
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Trump administration orders federal health agencies to halt public advisories, other communications
Directive in effect at least through Feb. 1, future communications will need OK of Trump appointee.
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Gov. Dunleavy and administration officials applaud Trump’s Alaska policies
Executive orders will enable more drilling, mining and other resource development.
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Adm. Linda Fagan fired as Coast Guard Commandant on Trump’s first day back in office
First woman to head a U.S. military branch presided over decision to homeport icebreaker in Juneau.
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Poll: Alaskans oppose reverting Denali back to Mt. McKinley by more than two-to-one
Trump voters in state favor change 43%-37%, Harris voters oppose 7%-86%, according to survey.
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Reports: Trump will rename Denali back to Mt. McKinley as part of flurry of executive orders on day one
Other orders expected to focus on immigration crackdowns, dismantle diversity initiatives.
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Here are Trump’s day-one executive orders
President Trump on Monday began issuing a barrage of executive orders, kicking off his presidency with a muscular…
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Donald Trump signs executive orders, lifting oil restrictions in the Arctic
His decision receives praise from Alaska congressional delegation, concern from environmental groups.
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Dunleavy orders flags at state facilities to fly at full height during Trump’s inauguration day
Governor joins other pols ordering interruption of 30-day half-staff period for former President Carter.
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Opinion: Attacking Biden is not the answer for Alaska — leadership is
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s transition report to the Trump administration accuses the Biden administration of carrying out a four-year…
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Trump vows name of highest mountain in U.S. will be changed from Denali back to Mt. McKinley
Similar declaration by Trump in 2016 abandoned after Alaska’s U.S. senators expressed opposition.
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Dunleavy to Trump: Give us Mendenhall Lake; nix feds’ control of statewide land, wildlife, tribal issues
Governor asks president-elect for Alaska-specific executive order on dozens of policy actions.
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America’s first Arctic ambassador was just confirmed weeks ago. Now he could be out of a job.
It’s standard for politically appointed ambassadors to leave posts during a presidential transition.