Pebble execs say Alaska’s Congressional delegation is gutless and Dunleavy’s in their pocket
“He’s gonna try to ride out the election and remain quiet,” the execs said of U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan.
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Independent challenger Galvin won more votes than Young in the primary
Both faced three-way races for each party’s nomination. Galvin, who challenged Young in 2018, won 85.8% of the votes cast in the Alaska Democratic Party’s primary while Young won 76.1% of the Alaska Republican Party’s primary vote.
Murkowski, Sullivan are the only Republicans to call for census extension
The U.S. Census is a critical metric used not only to draw election districts but also in distributing federal dollars to communities.
Before joining Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris endorsed Al Gross for U.S. Senate
Harris’ endorsement, like others, focuses on Gross’ career as a doctor.
Biden says he’d block Pebble Mine if elected
“As President, I will do what President Trump has failed to do: listen to the scientists and experts to protect Bristol Bay — and all it offers to Alaska, our country, and the world.”
Pebble Mine opponents have new ally in… Donald Trump Jr?
“The headwaters of Bristol Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with.”
House defense spending bill would block funding for Pebble Mine permit
Alaska’s U.S. Rep. Don Young compared the amendment to rat turds.
Murkowski says she wouldn’t support hypothetical pre-election Supreme Court appointment
Other Trump-adverse moderates refused to weigh in. Three, including Murkowski, would need to oppose the move in order to stymie a hypothetical effort to put a conservative justice on the court just months before the election.
Murkowski fires back at Trump’s threat to delay election: ‘It is not going to happen.’
The much more Trump-friendly U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has not yet released any statement.
Alaska Native villages can claim their airways for internet networks, but the deadline’s soon
The program would allow Alaska Native villages claim broadband spectrum before it goes out to auction, allowing them to set up their own communications networks to beam internet and information into their communities.