Begich also ran for U.S. House last year, with a largely self-funded campaign. In both the special and regular elections for the House, he finished third.
Federal Government
Haines challenges census count, with millions on the line
“If we had lost almost 500 people, you would feel it in our town,” Haines Borough clerk Alekka Fullerton said. “You would see it in empty houses, in schools, and in voter rolls.”
Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers
In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.
A year after victory in Dobbs decision, anti-abortion activists still in fight mode
The Supreme Court delivered a historic victory to the anti-abortion movement. But many still feel their work is far from complete, and are seeking new strategies to stop abortion in all 50 states.
Alaska and 9 other states threaten to sue EPA over wood-burning stove standards
To curb Fairbanks pollution, Alaska officials say, the EPA should focus on its wood-stove certifications, while the agency wants additional improvements, including at power plants.
Anton McParland: The backstory of the tall guy behind Mary Peltola
At Peltola’s congressional office in Washington, D.C., McParland’s vibe is more camp counselor than boss.
Supreme Court guts affirmative action, effectively ending race-conscious admissions
The decision reverses decades of precedent upheld over the years by narrow court majorities that included Republican-appointed justices.
With broadband set to expand across Alaska, Sullivan calls for regulation of social media, ‘big tech’
Sullivan suggested there may be a bill or bills that would limit social media to users aged 16 and older.
Alaska’s Native and political leaders praise Supreme Court decision on Indian Child Welfare Act
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a federal law used in many Alaska adoption and child custody cases.
EPA has new rules for oil spill dispersants
A group of Alaskans filed a lawsuit in 2020 to force the EPA to rewrite the rules.