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Trump officials say Alaska is ‘open for business.’ So far, no one’s buying.

Economy Victoria Petersen -
Despite the administration’s enthusiasm for developing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, oil companies have shown little interest.
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There’s no good time to halt SNAP benefits, but now is particularly bad

Cartoon Matt Acuña Buxton -
More than 66,000 Alaskans are set to lose access to federally backed food aid this weekend.
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Trump claims China could finance Alaska oil and gas projects

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Donald Trump claimed Thursday that China might get in on the act.
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Trump excluded Murkowski, sided with Sullivan on federal court judge pick

Courts Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan said he has a “red line” that no Alaska federal judge nominees are allowed to cross.
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As Begich and Sullivan play the blame game, nearly 70,000 Alaskans are set to lose food stamps

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Nearly 70,000 disabled and low-income Alaskans are expected to lose access to federal food assistance.
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Murkowski has a lot of concerns, few solutions for Trump

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska’s U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she had plenty of concerns about Trump using the military against American cities.
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The White House upped the cost of H-1B visas. Alaska schools could face major consequences.

Federal Government Victoria Petersen -
President Donald Trump announced plans to increase the cost of some types of work visas. It’s the latest move to tighten national immigration policy, and encourage domestic hiring, but more clarity is needed.
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Cartoon: Government Shutdown

Cartoon Holly Todd -
As the nation hurtles toward another possible government shutdown, Republicans who control all three branches of government are screaming bloody murder at the Democrats. While Democrats are trying to use the vote as an opportunity to blunt some of...
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More than 25,000 Alaskans will see health insurance costs skyrocket under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Many of the most disastrous elements of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill were designed to kick in only after the 2026 elections, sparing Republicans like Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and U.S. Rep. Nick Begich from facing the full impact...
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Alaskans rally as Tongass protections face another rollback

Environment Rachel Levy -
“It's like walking into one of the most beautiful cathedrals you'll ever see in the world.” That’s how President Joel Jackson of the Organized Village of Kake described the Tongass National Forest at last week’s Roadless Rally in Juneau. But...
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