Alaska’s congressional delegation joins chorus of Republicans critical of Trump pulling troops from Syria
The trio worries that the move betrays U.S. allies and opens a void to be filled by Iran and Russia.
The Feds
Committee led by Murkowski rebukes feds on Pebble Mine, says damage to fisheries is ‘unacceptable’
“Adverse impacts to Alaska’s world-class salmon fishery and to the ecosystem of Bristol Bay, Alaska, are unacceptable.”
Murkowski, Sullivan split on resolution to end Trump’s border emergency
The border emergency had been used to divert funds away from more than $100 million in Alaska projects to the border wall.
Young says House impeachment inquiry is ‘waste of time’ and Democrats are ‘sore losers’
Alaska’s lone U.S. Rep. Don Young is unhappy about the news that the Democrat-led U.S. House of Representatives has finally launched an impeachment inquiry into…
EPA decided to give Pebble Mine a boost the day after Dunleavy met with Trump: Report
While the governor has been largely silent about Pebble Mine, it appears he’s been busy behind the scenes.
Don Young added to list of vulnerable Republicans: Report
2020 is right around the corner.
Facing pressure over federal highway funds, Dunleavy calls legislators back to Juneau
The state has two weeks to put up the matching money for $1 billion or lose out on it entirely.
Murkowski: Trump’s ‘spiteful’ attacks on Congresswomen are ‘unacceptable’
Meanwhile, Sullivan suggested the criticism is warranted.
DOJ declares law enforcement emergency in rural Alaska, bringing immediate funding
The funding will go directly to Village Public Safety Officer programs, local police and other rural public safety services.
Murkowski says she’s still on the fence after EPA gives Pebble Mine an unexpected boost
The company pursuing Pebble Mine saw its stock prices soar on Wednesday with the unexpected announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency that it was reopening…