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Appeals court upholds approval of Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope

Courts Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
In a split decision, the court says a flaw in the review was too minor to warrant overturning the 2023 approval for the huge oil field already under development.
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Alaskans plan widespread pro-democracy protests, joining national movement

Federal Government James Brooks, Alaska Beacon -
The protest events, planned for Saturday, gained new support after President Trump ordered the National Guard into Los Angeles to confront protesters there.
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Asked about Trump sending Marines to LA, Sen. Dan Sullivan had nothing to say

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan’s blood should be boiling about now about the use of military members for domestic political purposes, if we are to take him at his word.
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Nick Begich III makes excuses for Trump’s use of military to incite more violence

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
Rep. Nick Begich III made this sorry analysis of the unrest in Los Angeles, trying to justify President Trump’s effort to provoke more violence in the streets.
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NOAA firings, cuts will reduce services used to manage Alaska fisheries, officials say

Environment Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon -
Scientists have scrambled to stage necessary fish surveys, but data analysis, salmon research and other services will be impacted.
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Alaska senators have a chance to protect Medicaid and safeguard vital services for Alaska’s youth

Federal Government Opinion, The Alaska Current -
We are counting on our senators to step up.
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Alaska Legislature urges congressional delegation to oppose Medicaid cuts

Federal Government Alaska Beacon -
Resolution highlights the role the joint federal-state program plays in serving children and Alaska Natives, and in undergirding Alaska’s health care system and economy.
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UA regents’ attempt to appease Trump fails to spare students or funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Four international students at the University of Alaska Anchorage had their visas revoked without warning or explanation.
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Murkowski, Sullivan unsurprisingly split on whether Trump tariffs are terrible for Alaska

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are once again split on President Donald Trump and the impact of his policies.
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As Sullivan plays nice with Trump, Murkowski says she’s not scared of ‘retribution’ for speaking up

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The split between Sullivan and Murkowski was so noticeable that it featured in a Washington Post story.
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