At issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It’s the entire structure of the FDA’s regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
Federal Government
Congress bought a stopgap icebreaker for the Arctic, but its $1.2 trillion bill has no money to build a new one
Tucked into the sprawling bill is a big item for Juneau, and for the owner of a ship with some Alaska history.
In a boost for EVs, EPA finalizes strict new limits on tailpipe emissions
The Biden administration says it is imposing the “strongest-ever” tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
Murkowski’s new chief of staff knows the Senate and rural Alaska
Garrett Boyle previously worked as deputy chief of staff, legislative director and chief counsel in Murkowski’s Washington, D.C. office.
The US bans most common form of asbestos after decades of pushback from industry
More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses.
New Department of Interior opinion promises to recognize expanded tribal jurisdiction in Alaska
Tribes can exert jurisdiction over allotments granted to individual Natives, the department’s head attorney said on Feb. 1.
Why the U.S. still has no Arctic ambassador, a year after this Alaskan was nominated for the job
Republicans on a Senate panel accuse Michael Sfraga of being too close to Russia and China.
Alaska Republicans choose Trump over Haley by huge margins
About 10,500 Republican voters cast ballots across much of Alaska yesterday.
New Tongass forest plan will focus on climate change, tourism boom in Southeast
The U.S. Forest Service is working to replace the 25-year-old management plan for the nation’s largest national forest.
Trump or Haley? Alaska Republicans vote Tuesday
To vote in what’s officially called a “Presidential Preference Poll” voters have to be registered Republicans. State party chair Ann Brown said Alaskans can register or change their registration on site and still participate.