The secretary gushed over the project at a Senate hearing. He loves everything about it except the “tricky” part: financing.
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Alaskans flock to U.S. Capitol to pitch economic development
About 150 participated in “Alaskans on the Hill,” and annual mission for people representing a range of industries, from oil to fisheries.
USDA’s new seafood office labels fishermen as farmers of the sea
This first-of-its-kind office comes after years of advocacy from Alaska’s congressional delegation and fishermen.
Coast Guard says two new icebreakers will be homeported somewhere in Alaska
Which ports is yet to be decided, but the announcement adds a feather to the cap of Sen. Sullivan as he runs for reelection.
Rising gas prices squeeze Alaska drivers and their budgets
The average price of a gallon in the state costs about a dollar more today than it did a year ago, according to AAA.
Trump appoints Alaska governor to a seat on U.S. Arctic Research Commission
This is the first time a sitting governor has served on the commission, which promotes Arctic research and advises on funding priorities.