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Sullivan’s choice for federal judge refuses to admit Trump lost 2020 election

Federal Government Dermot Cole -
This story was originally published by Dermot Cole, Reporting from Alaska. Aaron C. Peterson, who is in line for a lifetime appointment as the next federal judge in Alaska, can’t muster the political courage to admit that Donald Trump lost...
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Federal law set to end the ‘Temu weed’ harshing out Alaska’s marijuana industry

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton -
The legislation that reopened the federal government in November snuck through a provision that will bring an end to what those in Alaska’s recreational marijuana industry have dubbed “Temu weed.”
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Not surprisingly, Sullivan has nothing to say about Hegseth

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan has absolutely nothing to say about Pete Hegseth and the military strikes on boats in the Caribbean.
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Glenfarne’s pipeline emissions

Commentary Dermot Cole -
There’s another way of interpreting the gas pipeline presentation to legislators last month by GaffneyCline.
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Conflict of interest dooms state gasline consulting contract

Commentary Dermot Cole -
On November 10, Baker Hughes announced a “strategic alliance” with Glenfarne to work on the Alaska LNG venture.
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Dan Sullivan blames Democrats for Trump calling for execution of elected officials

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Sen. Dan Sullivan is constitutionally incapable of even hinting that Donald Trump is wrong about anything.
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Legislators are understandably wary about handing Dunleavy a $200 million rural health fund

Federal Government Matt Acuña Buxton -
The $50 billion in federal funding over the next five years hopes to address longstanding problems with health care access and affordability in rural areas.
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Look at the Criminals Who Donald Trump is Pardoning

Federal Government Opinion, The Alaska Current -
It is astounding who Donald Trump has been pardoning.
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As legislators review school funding, Alaska’s middling teacher pay is a key focus

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
There are a lot of ways to measure how Alaska’s spending on public education stacks up to other states.
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Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance”

Federal Government Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon -
Alaska National Guard officials say they have received the Pentagon’s order to prepare for “civil disturbance operations” but have not begun training.
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