The Trump administration, which broadly opposes renewable energy projects, changed the name of the Colorado-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory to “National Laboratory of the Rockies.”
Government
Congress overturns Biden restrictions on leasing in Arctic Refuge
Nullifying the Biden limits means the whole coastal plain of ANWR would be available for potential oil and gas leasing. The Congressional Review Act measure goes next to the president.
Haines mayor proposes borough ‘return Tlingit Park to the Tlingits’
The mayor first brought up the concept this spring and says he has had conversations with the Chilkoot Indian Association’s tribal administrator.
U.S. Army Corps to hold closed-door glacial outburst flood solution meeting in Juneau next week
Federal agencies, local officials and scientists will weigh in on five options to prevent homes from flooding in the coming years. The meeting is closed to the public.
City now accepting ideas for how Juneau spends marine passenger fees
Last year, the funding paid for things like free public Wi-Fi downtown and increased bus service to the Mendenhall Valley.
Gov. Dunleavy approves Alaska National Guard assisting ICE in Anchorage
Lawmakers and civil rights advocates worry that the move signals a ramping up of immigration enforcement operations in Alaska.