Federal Government

Legislators seek answers on state’s rejected transportation plan

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - February 19, 2024

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.

Federal highway officials reject Alaska transportation plan, citing 24 pages of flaws

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon - February 15, 2024

Alaska’s summer construction season would be disrupted unless the state can fix the flaws before the end of the month

Gov. Dunleavy backs Texas’ standoff with federal government, dismisses talk of Civil War

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton - February 8, 2024

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.

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

Environment Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal - January 5, 2024

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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