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Federal judge faults environmental analysis for planned huge gold mine in Western Alaska

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Regulators violated laws when they failed to consider impacts of a catastrophic dam failure before issuing a key permit for the controversial Donlin mine, the judge rules.
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Murkowski introduces workplace protections for federal court employees

Courts Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is serious about improving workplace conditions for employees of the federal court system.
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Murkowski in ‘complete agreement’ with recommended impeachment of disgraced federal judge

Courts Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she fully supports a judicial panel’s recommendation to impeach Joshua Kindred.
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The Dunleavy administration ignored the feds, and schools will be paying the price

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
It turns out it’s not a great idea to ignore letters from the feds.
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No, the state isn’t pleased with the loss of $52 million in potential federal funds

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
The state missed out on more than $50 million in federal funding for highway projects because of the continuing troubles with the handling of transportation planning..
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Alaska appeals federal court ruling that was a step toward new ‘Indian country’ here

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The state of Alaska is continuing its effort to oppose Alaska Native tribes’ effort to protect traditional lands via federal trust.
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Mary and Lisa have an approach to Trump that is beyond party control: Deal with it

Federal Government Eric Croft -
Alaska should be proud that we have two strong independent women in DC representing Alaska.
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Murkowski says Trump’s lies about Harris’ Black identity are the latest sign of a troubled campaign

Elections Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Wednesday, Trump had a spectacular meltdown on the stage of the National Association of Black Journalists.
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Boebert looks to replace Haaland at Interior Department if Trump wins

Environment The Alaska Current -
MILWAUKEE — If U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) gets her way, she will be the next Interior Department secretary in another Donald Trump administration. “I think Lauren Boebert needs to be the secretary of the Interior. President Trump, I would...
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Peltola leads Republican challengers in latest fundraising report for Alaska U.S. House race

Elections James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
Incumbent Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is continuing to raise more money than her Republican challengers.
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