Bill Could Ease Way To Arctic Port
The U.S. Senate is expected to a pass a sweeping bill authorizing dozens of water projects today.
Begich says military plans Alaska training
Military exercises that bring thousands of personnel to interior Alaska were cancelled for budget reasons this year but U.S. Sen. Mark Begich says a smaller version could take place in late summer.
Parnell plans to seek re-election as governor in 2014
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell said Friday that he will seek re-election next year. The announcement comes with the 2014 primaries more than a year away.
Parnell to announce future plans in Fairbanks on Friday
If he chooses to stay in politics, his options include running for a second term as Governor, running against Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Begich, or challenging Republican Congressman Don Young.
Senate mulls renaming Mount McKinley, again
The state of Alaska officially calls the continent’s highest peak by the native name Denali. Mount McKinley – which is what the federal government calls the mountain – sits inside Denali National Park.
Begich renews call for Arctic ambassador
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is renewing his call for a U.S. Arctic ambassador.
Senate to vote on first steps in gun control debate
The U.S. Senate will vote today whether to begin debate on a package of new gun regulations.
Eielson F-16s grounded by budget cuts
The Air Force has grounded the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base due to federal budget restrictions.
U.N. passes global arms treaty that faces opposition in Senate
Fifty countries will need to ratify the treaty. In the United States, only the Senate does so, and because of the magnitude of these treaties, they require 67 votes.
Outside group targets Begich on immigration
The group Numbers USA aims to “educate voters” in states with senators who could play a pivotal role in the coming immigration debate.
