With Congress unable to agree on a spending plan, federal agencies are preparing for a government shutdown that could begin as early as Sunday, Oct. 1.
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What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?
Medicare and Medicaid are mandatory spending programs and that keeps them relatively safe in the early days of the shutdown, but 42% of the Department of Health’s staff will be furloughed.
U.S. military pay in question, including thousands in Alaska, as government shutdown approaches
According to figures provided by the White House, Alaska is home to 20,200 active-duty members of the military, plus thousands more civilians who work for the Department of Defense either directly or as contractors.
Senators take up a stopgap spending bill, but Murkowski is doubtful it can prevent a shutdown
Murkowski said a shutdown would hit Alaskans particularly hard because it has a high number of federal workers per capita.
Starlink connections among latest round of tribal broadband funding for Alaska
Among the grants is $4.5 million to purchase and install Starlink in 1,410 homes and nine community institutions on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
With Alaska’s federal judge vacancy nearing 2-year mark, Sullivan breaks from nomination tradition
Murkowski appears skeptical about the switch, saying she’s prepared to advance nominees to Biden.
Federal government sends $440M for water projects in Alaska villages
Six villages will get piped water for the first time.
Alaska’s congresswoman is thankful for the overwhelming support she has received
U.S. Rep. Peltola’s office says it has gotten support from Alaska’s U.S. senators and governor, and many others have also reached out with sympathy and stories about Buzzy.
Recovery called off for plane that crashed in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Officials say that the wreckage location, in an area with deep crevasses, is permanently inaccessible.
Peltola steps into Don Young’s shoes for charity fishing invitational, where motives converge
This year, Peltola stepped in to headline Don Young’s marquee charity fundraiser.