Federal Government

Former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles led a mass resignation this week from the National Park System advisory board. He’s served on the board since 2010.

Alaska’s Attorney General has joined a bipartisan group calling on lawmakers to change federal banking rules over handling legal marijuana sales.

This year, the Republican majority can only afford to lose one senator to keep a simple majority. Senate leadership and Alaska’s senators talk through some of their bipartisan goals for the year.

The African Union was “frankly alarmed” by President Trump’s comments. Haiti said they were “misguided,” while the U.N. called them “racist.” And around the world, officials are asking for clarity.

Tribal members are waiting for the next move from British Columbia’s provincial government in a long-running battle over sovereign rights.

Ten states have already asked the administration to add work requirements to the popular health insurance program for low-income people. But many recipients are already working.