Fuglvog is back — as a lobbyist. But Alaska’s senators aren’t giving him access.
Federal Government
Sealaska bill advances to House
Sealaska has been trying to select new acres for decades. If it does not, it still has the rights to land around a number of Southeast Native villages.
Feds push housing-program collaboration
The federal Rural Development Agency wants to work with local nonprofit groups to help low-income Alaskans buy homes.
Senate begins immigration debate, Alaska’s senators in the middle
Majority Leader Harry Reid said he wants the Senate to pass its bill by the Fourth of July recess. He promised an open amendment process, complete with votes on all sorts of tweaks to the bill.
A blimp? Over Juneau? (Updated, with video)
A Greenpeace airship promoting the group’s Bering Sea Canyons protection initiative sailed over Juneau’s Gastineau Channel on Saturday evening.
Secretary Jewell opposes ANWR drilling
Jewell reiterated that drilling in ANWR is not part of the administration’s agenda.
Spy Agency’s Collection Of Phone Records Reopens Controversy
The controversial broadening of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court’s powers after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is under renewed focus after Wednesday’s report that the panel has given the National Security Agency the authority to collect millions of Verizon customers’ telephone records.
Murkowski won’t see Fuglvog in her office
Arne Fuglvog of Petersburg has turned lobbyist and launched the Washington State-based Coastal Resource Strategies just weeks after being released from federal prison last fall.
New Honorary Consul an opportunity for Alaska
Jenny Strickler was sworn into office Monday night as the first Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines to Alaska.
Student Loan Rate Hike Pending, Congress Bickers Over Politics
Politicians have been sounding alarms that student loan rates will soon double. And you could be forgiven if you’re worried your rates will jump.