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Murkowski splits from GOP on contraception bill, Sullivan skips vote

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The measure failed to pass the procedural vote threshold of 60 votes at 51-39. Murkowski and Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins supported the bill.
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Trump conviction doesn’t dampen Alaska Republican congressional candidates’ support

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Ten people have registered so far to run for Alaska’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Biden administration advances bid to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered or threatened

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Experts say that the conservation group’s request, if granted, could force restrictions not just on salmon fishermen but also on activity that affects river habitat, like road and residential construction.
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Sycophant Sullivan claims Trump’s trial is Stalin-like sham

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan is now claiming that Trump’s trial is “eerily similar to the show trials Stalin launched against his political opponents.”
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Legislators try but get few answers on federal school funding problem

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska's education funding hangs in the balance as federal grant status raises concerns. Legislators scramble for solutions amidst appeals and uncertainty.
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An Alaska Olympian went to D.C. to testify on climate change. Then a senator dredged up four-year-old tweets

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy subjected Anchorage cross-country skier Gus Schumacher to a pop quiz about climate science in an exchange that went viral in conservative circles.
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Former President Donald Trump wins Alaska Republican poll

Federal Government Alaska Beacon -
The voting in Alaska was effectively between Trump and Haley, though Ramaswamy’s name was on the ballot because he ended his campaign after the deadline to have it removed had passed.
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Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The statewide transportation improvement plan is a comprehensive plan covering the state’s highways, ferries and other methods of transportation over the next four years. Alaska is alone as the only state to have its plan rejected by the federal government.
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Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month
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Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy voices support for Texas in its border standoff with the federal government, signaling intent to deploy the Alaska National Guard pending legislative funding.
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