Murkowski was one of two Republicans in favor of taking up the issue, saying she’s not convinced by the Trump administration’s justifications.
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Alaska opens two special hunts to aid Southwest Alaska residents affected by typhoon
For many state agencies, it’s been ‘all hands on deck’ to help victims of ex-Typhoon Halong.
The number of debt collection cases in Alaska state courts is soaring, following national trends
Consumer debt is at record-high levels, and the number of Americans behind on their credit card payments is also on the rise.
Alaska Supreme Court contemplates the limits of tax exemptions for religious camps
A religious camp faces the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the state’s high court amid a seven-year-old dispute.
Cut off from their jobs at home, Alaska typhoon evacuees have alternative income options
For wage-earning Alaskans who were displaced by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, a powerful storm that lashed the western coast of the state earlier this month, qualifying for one special type of federal assistance could be a cinch.
State attorneys attempt to preserve legal limit on who can provide an abortion in Alaska
A law in place since 1970 says only licensed doctors can provide abortion care; the Alaska Supreme Court is considering whether advanced practice clinicians can provide abortions.
Typhoon displaced students, teachers from Western Alaska continue school across the state
More than 100 students have re-enrolled in Bethel and 140 students have re-enrolled in Anchorage, where there is an effort to keep students and classes together.
Trump plans to nominate state fish and game attorney for Alaska federal judgeship
Aaron Peterson was an early selection of Sen. Dan Sullivan. Sen. Lisa Murkowski offered support late.
Alaska DNR commissioner resigns, deputy takes over agency
The governor’s office declined Monday to answer questions about the resignation, which had not been previously announced.
State begins distributing disaster aid to residents of Western Alaska, federal aid also approved
The state has already received more than 941 applications for individual assistance, and the application period is open through Nov. 9.