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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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Tribes say Biden administration failed to consult on grant to graphite mine

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal -
Several leaders from the tribal governments have previously voiced concerns about the proposed graphite mine, which would sit next to an estuary that supports salmon and other species that residents of the region depend on for subsistence.
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