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Trump’s federal layoffs hit wide range of Alaska agencies on Friday, with fears of many more to come
Murkowski: “Trying to get answers about the impact…but the response so far has been evasive and inadequate.”
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Mass firings ordered by Trump administration, including nearly 10% of U.S. Forest Service
HUD plans 50% staff cut, scrutiny of “every dollar spent in serving tribal, rural and urban communities.”
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U.S. House passes two bills from Alaska Rep. Nick Begich
One month into his term, Alaska’s lone representative says he’s generally satisfied with how things have gone so…
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Judge blocks Trump’s freeze on federal grants and loans until Monday
Alaska lawmaker says disruption “could be catastrophic” for education, homeless, other programs.
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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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A federal government shutdown may begin tonight. Here’s what may happen.
TSA will still screen holiday travelers, military will work without paychecks; food stamps may lapse.
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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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Members of U.S. Senate back disaster aid request amid increasing storm severity
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s request for nearly $100 billion in natural disaster response and recovery funding is…
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New rule adds three Alaska tribal representatives to federal board managing subsistence
Federal government also announces three agreements with tribal organizations on lands, water management.
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Following state disaster declaration, Gov. Dunleavy and Sen. Murkowski survey Juneau’s flooded homes
“What do we do with the community a year from now?”
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U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike…
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Feds OK most of state’s revised transportation plan, but ferry and other projects again rejected
Governor’s use of ferry revenue instead of state funds to match federal grants a sticking point.
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Sullivan touts new ocean cleanup headquarters in Juneau, attacks Biden in annual speech to legislators
Senator calls Trump “the best president ever” for Alaska, has harsh words for Iran and migrants
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Murkowski expresses hope for Alaska overcoming difficulties in annual speech to state lawmakers
Senator also denounces Biden, Trump and an “unproductive Congress” during time of major challenges.
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Statewide transportation projects at risk as federal government rejects 2024-27 improvement plan
Cascade Point terminal, numerous ferry upgrades among local projects potentially impacted.
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The number of legal conflicts between Alaska and the federal government is rising sharply
The number of legal conflicts between the state of Alaska and America’s federal government has risen significantly over…
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Alaska lost a challenge to a COVID-era emergency moose hunt. Now it’s appealing for a second time.
It’s one of multiple cases where the Dunleavy administration is clashing with the federal government.
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Pushing to expand mariculture in Alaska (Part 2): The pearl in mariculture, for now, are the oysters
Shellfish is still small business, but on the rise as Alaska works to diversity food sources.
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Dunleavy not going energy-where
Rumors of Dunleavy being tapped for Energy Secretary are greatly exaggerated.
Letters to the Editor
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski continues her role as outdoor recreation’s fiercest advocate
Murkowski deserve credit for uniting lawmakers on this bipartisan issue.