Deb Haaland, a member of New Mexico’s Laguna Pueblo, has become the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history.
Federal Government
At virtual town hall, Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan discuss relief for Skagway’s economy
On Thursday morning, the Skagway Development Corporation and Skagway Visitor Department hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan.
Sen. Sullivan votes to advance Haaland nomination
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Thursday voted to move ahead with Deb Haaland’s nomination to be Interior secretary.
State files action to take Native allotment to build road in Bethel
In response to the state filing an action for eminent domain, attorneys for the Polks wrote that the state does not have a claim for condemnation.
Murkowski, Sullivan split over attorney general and EPA confirmations
At his confirmation hearing last month, Merrick Garland noted President Biden supports gun control. His job, he said, is to help Biden achieve policy goals to the extent the Constitution allows it.
Court case on King Cove road continues; Biden administration policy on road is to be determined
The legal filing does not necessarily mean that the Biden administration will come out in favor of the swap or the road. An Interior department spokesperson said the policy is under review.
Top US and China diplomats to meet in Anchorage
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with top Chinese officials next week during a stop in Anchorage.
Petersburg to take comment on Alaska Native land legislation
Community members have another chance to weigh in tonight on the potential transfer of Tongass National Forest land to five new urban Native corporations.
Federal government extends public comment period for Arctic seal critical habitat
The federal government is extending the public comment period for proposed critical habitat for ringed and bearded seals.
Forest Service seeks to expand fight against invasive plants
A new Forest Service proposal would let them try to stamp out water-based infestations of invasive plant species, which isn’t allowed under the current plan.