The Dunleavy administration is hoping that Congress can pass federally-funded benefits to cover gig workers.
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Young votes to protect Alaska’s bypass mail, but bill likely won’t go far
Trump said this month that he does not want to give the postal service the $25 billion it requested because a functional post office would be able to process more ballots in the November election.
No block: Pebble CEO says mine is still on track with federal permits
The Army Corps of Engineers issued new conditions for protecting wetlands and streams, but their letter does not prohibit the mine outright.
Murkowski, Sullivan back Senate bill to help Postal Service
Alaska’s senators are among 17 co-sponsors of the bill, which would establish a $25 billion fund and free up other money for the postal service.
Could tiny nuclear reactors power Alaska villages?
U.S. Senate Energy Committee Chair Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said modular reactors may be a solution for remote Alaska communities that now depend on diesel fuel generators for their electricity.
Alongside Trump in China, Alaska gets a new deal on its LNG
State will explore marketing, financing and investment with China for the $45 billion mega-project
As Trump slashes health care outreach 90 percent, Walker asks Congress to shore up system
Experts say support for reinsurance from bipartisan group of governors draws from Alaska’s experience.
Walker lends support to Trump in lawsuit over Arctic drilling
Gov. Bill Walker’s administration filed a motion to intervene in support of President Trump in a lawsuit over whether he can reverse President Obama’s Arctic drilling ban.
Recall debate highlights small town dynamics
The petitions ask for the recall of Council Members Donna Aderhold, Catriona Reynolds, and David Lewis. They were certified by the city clerk on April 5.
As GOP health care push moves to Senate, White House questions value of CBO analysis
“I think I know the gospel pretty well,” a White House spokeswoman said after the House passed a health care bill without the official legislative scoring, “and I’d say the CBO is not the gospel.”