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Sen. Murkowski pushes for release of $41.3M in delayed federal grants for Alaska Native education

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
The U.S. Department of Education is expected to award $41.3 million in grant funding through the Alaska Native Education Program to 26 Alaska grantees.
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Trump shakedown of mining company led to approval of Ambler road permit

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The Trump administration strong-armed a private mining venture hoping to develop copper and other minerals in the Ambler region.
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‘You’d be crying at the pump’: This Alaska village’s gas was $8.44 — before the Iran war

Economy Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Gas and heating fuel prices in rural Alaska were already high. An impending spike from the Iran war could "wipe out" communities.
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Trump’s war triggers extraordinary GVEA price hike, $46 a month

Commentary Dermot Cole -
The average residential member of the Golden Valley Electric Association will see a $46 monthly increase in electric bills next month.
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A Democrat and an independent are vying for the anti-incumbent mantle in Alaska’s U.S. House race.

Elections Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
This story was originally published by Northern Journal. Candidates Matt Schultz, Bill Hill and their supporters agree on one thing: Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III has failed to stand up for everyday Alaskans and needs to be replaced. What they don’t agree...
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Sullivan breaks pledge, accepts campaign donation from Pebble Mine affiliate 

Environment Rachel Levy -
Once again, Sen. Dan Sullivan’s relationships with Pebble Mine executives are surfacing during campaign season. During his first term in office, Sullivan declined to take a position on the highly unpopular proposed gold and copper mine in Bristol Bay....
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Food from the Forest: New studies show benefit of managing for wild foods

Commentary Victoria Petersen -
In Southeast, wild foods provide a value of up to $1691 per rural resident, on average.
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Dan Sullivan blamed president for fuel prices crushing Americans

Commentary Dermot Cole -
There were many reasons for that price spike, but Sullivan blamed it all on the president.
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Sullivan traded up to $2M in stocks while in office

Elections The Alaska Current -
The senator's wealth has grown by 176% since 2015.
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Begich the Third joins extremists in ‘Sharia-Free America’ Caucus

Commentary Dermot Cole -
He clearly excels at joining caucuses in Congress. He lists his membership in all of the above on his website except for the Sharia-Free America Caucus.
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