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Republican Nick Begich Beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska’s US House Race
The Trump-endorsed businessman won the race following two rounds of ranked choice tabulations.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Alaska Campaign Finance Rules
Lower courts held that the challengers probably wouldn’t win on the merits of their First Amendment claims.
Voters in 3 States Approve Paid Sick Leave, 2 States to Increase Minimum Wage
Ballot measures in Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska require employers to offer paid sick leave.
Federal Government Finalizes Oil and Gas Land Auction in Alaska Refuge
The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement has mandated the sale will be for the smallest amount of land possible under the law, 400,000 acres.
Feds Failed to Consider All Harms in Permit for Huge Alaska Gold Mine: Judge
The court is mulling what action to take.
Courts Reject Bid by Alaska Democratic Party to Remove Imprisoned Candidate From Ballot
Alaska Supreme Court upholds the decision.
Alaska Governor Vetoes Expanded Access to Birth Control
On the same day, an Alaska judge struck down a law restricting who can perform an abortion in the state.
Federal Government Bans Drilling and Mining on 28 Million Acres in Alaska
While environmental groups welcomed the move, Alaska’s governor said the government was ‘attempting to turn Alaska into one big national park.’
Emergency Disaster Declared by Alaska’s Governor After Deadly Landslide
‘My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Ketchikan tonight,’ Gov. Dunleavy said.
Federal Appeals Court Reverses Decision, Keeps Alaska Salmon Fishery Open
A federal appeals court has ruled to keep the Southeast Alaska Chinook salmon fishery open, protecting a key source of income for local communities.
