For the past four years, Begich has owned a public affairs and consulting firm, working with clients that intersect with state government. If elected, he’ll likely be faced with decisions that will directly affect the businesses, unions and Native organizations that have been paying his business for advice.
Alaska Native Corporations
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin talks gasline, Alaska economy in Fairbanks
Gov. Bill Walker said the primary reason for the visit was for the Secretary to get a better understanding of the Alaska LNG Project.
Online, Sealaska shareholders condemned their corporation’s Walker-Mallott endorsement. Here’s what they said in person.
Many Sealaska shareholders have condemned the board’s endorsement and donation as political favoritism and improper use of shareholder funds.
Red Dog Mine, in hunt for more ore, proposes new road
One of Alaska’s largest mines is moving toward a significant expansion, applying for state and federal permits to build a 10-mile road to a pair of new prospects in a remote part of Northwest Alaska.
Opponents pack Anchorage hearing on salmon habitat ballot measure
A ballot initiative aimed at protecting salmon habitat is facing stiff opposition from industry groups, unions and Native corporations in Alaska. That opposition was on full display at an Anchorage hearing on the measure this week.
Sealaska to donate $100,000 to group backing Walker and Mallott re-election
The regional Native corporation is kicking in $100,000 to a group backing the independent ticket.