Alaska state agencies are increasingly failing to comply with state and federal laws, ranging from accounting requirements to procurement rules, legislative auditor Kris Curtis told lawmakers this week after presenting her most recent findings.
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said they are preparing a response force of 100 service members to deploy to D.C. to support civil authorities, as directed by the Pentagon and the governor. (via Alaska Beacon)
The funding is expected to be awarded by the federal government next month as part of a $50 billion nationwide effort aimed at ameliorating cuts to Medicaid.
Alaska's high court has upheld state regulators’ decision to grant permits for a large gold mine planned for Southwest Alaska, bringing the proposed Donlin project a step closer to construction. (via Alaska Beacon)
The House voted to overturn a Biden-era plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, a step to reduce protections against oil and gas drilling there.
Aaron Christian Peterson was nominated by President Donald Trump this month after getting support from Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. (via Alaska Beacon)
