There is still a scramble to lock down enough votes for GOP leaders to pass their overhaul of the nation’s tax code. The bill is a work in progress on the Senate floor today.
Government
Army Corps requires less wetlands mitigation in Alaska
Over the last three years, wetlands mitigation hasn’t been happening as often as it used to, and conservation groups are concerned. Whether the change is intentional or incidental is disputed.
A village on the edge looks to Congress for help
Newtok’s 400 people have been trying to relocate for years. And for years, the main obstacle has been the same: money. Now, they’re almost out of time. And residents and officials say, at this point, moving Newtok may take an act of Congress.
Members named to Capitol sexual harassment policy subcommittee
Subcommittee has been asked to provide recommendations to the Legislative Council before the start of the legislative session in January.
Feds approve first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell
It’s the first oil exploration in Arctic federal waters since Shell abandoned its campaign in 2015. The company, Eni, aims to begin drilling in December.
Sitka Tribe of Alaska receives $2M grant to help domestic violence victims
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska has landed more than $2 million in federal grant money to aid victims of domestic violence. The money is being awarded in three separate grants and will create five new positions to support women and children in Sitka.