The governor’s position has implications for commercial guiding permits and wilderness access on 800,000 miles of river, but Dunleavy’s message is equally about symbolism and state’s rights.
Federal Government
At federal forum, Alaskans weigh in on future of oil and gas
With oil and gas leasing on pause, the federal government is gathering input as it reviews its energy program.
The country’s biggest icebreaker will take trip through Northwest Passage this summer, US Coast Guard says
Experts said the Coast Guard cutter Healy’s trip through the Northwest Passage signifies a willingness to cooperate between Canada and the United States.
Soldotna construction company reaches $130K settlement with EPA over unauthorized well, contaminated groundwater
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s contaminated sites program found contaminated groundwater near an injection well at North Star Paving and Construction’s property.
Alaska, 12 other states sue Biden administration over suspension of new oil and gas leases
The lawsuit comes about two months after Democratic President Joe Biden hit pause on any new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands and waters including Alaska’s Cook Inlet and National Petroleum Reserve.
Alaska’s billion-dollar cruise season in the balance as CDC resists industry pressure to lift restrictions
The federal government held its ground on Wednesday against calls to roll back restrictions on cruise ship sailings.
Federal dollars could be ‘game changer’ for Alaska families
With the child tax credit, families could get as much as $300 per month per child, starting in July.
Alaska educators breathe sigh of relief as hundreds of millions of federal dollars roll in
Nearly $359 million from the American Rescue Plan will go to Alaska elementary and secondary schools.
LISTEN: Pandemic relief payments are starting to hit bank accounts. Here’s what you need to know.
Last week, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, which includes another round of federal relief money for Americans impacted by the pandemic.
Alaska cruise cancellations pile up even as lines plan return to North America this summer
Cruises are still effectively banned in the U.S. — the federal Centers for Disease Control have yet to issue rules necessary for cruise lines to resume calling on U.S. ports