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Economy

AIDEA continues to block public release of ‘independent’ study finished in early 2024

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On April Fools’ Day, the head of AIDEA said the long-delayed $250,000 “independent” review of the agency would be released by mid-April after the contractor inserted revisions prepared and demanded by AIDEA.
Commentary

Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

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Sen. Dan Sullivan’s blood should be boiling about now about the use of military members for domestic political purposes, if we are to take him at his word.
Federal Government

Nick Begich III makes excuses for Trump’s use of military to incite more violence

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Rep. Nick Begich III made this sorry analysis of the unrest in Los Angeles, trying to justify President Trump’s effort to provoke more violence in the streets.
Health

Tens of thousands of Alaskans face the end of Medicaid coverage under GOP budget

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Sen. Dan Sullivan wants to preserve Medicaid for the “most vulnerable” among us.
Economy

AIDEA’s enormous cash reserves can do more to help close state deficit

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AIDEA has repeatedly boasted that its earnings last year—$65 million—were strong enough that it contributed $20 million to the state general fund.
News

Legislators should demand to see the AIDEA economic analysis today

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Legislators should demand to see what AIDEA received for the $250,000 contract.
Commentary

Sullivan claims ‘far left group’ drafted critical questions from lawmakers

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The questions to Sen. Dan Sullivan asked by several majority members of the Legislature Thursday were not rude and he was not treated with disrespect.
Federal Government

Begich 3 aims to become a Bitcoin player

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This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Rep. Nick Begich 3 is a bit player, but he is trying to boost...
Commentary

AIDEA nows says it doesn’t need $50 million for gas line study

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Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl said something not long ago about how the job of a legislator is often to say no.
Federal Government

Musk attacks federal agency that funds pro-democracy group led by Sen. Dan Sullivan

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Elon Musk claims he has shut down a U.S. agency that bankrolls the International Republican Institute, a organization headed by Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Federal Government

Sullivan in hiding on Trump’s blanket pardon of Jan. 6 criminals

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Sen. Murkowski: “I do fear the message that is sent to these great men and women that stood by us.”
Commentary

Sullivan, Begich give timid reply to Trump’s unilateral Denali name change

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This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting From Alaska. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich the Third had a timid response to...
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