AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlaska LNG Deadlock: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says lawmakers must pass the Alaska LNG tax-break bill by 11:59 p.m. Friday or face a second special session, as the Senate remains deadlocked after closed-door talks and a revised bill is expected Friday morning. Ballot Fight: Alaska lawmakers are seeking a legal review after the Division of Elections disqualified Dan J. Sullivan’s same-name challenger, with critics arguing the “good faith” standard may be unconstitutional. School Cuts: Districts across Alaska are closing 12 schools this year amid severe budget shortfalls, forcing students into larger combined grades and triggering program and staff reductions. Juneteenth in Alaska: Gov. Dunleavy issued a Juneteenth proclamation highlighting emancipation, reflection, and the push to reaffirm equal rights as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday. Juneau Flood Prep: The Juneau Assembly passed a preemptive local emergency ahead of the annual glacial outburst flood season, seeking state help with emergency permitting. Public Safety & Retail Theft: Anchorage business owners are discussing shoplifting after a Walmart incident ended in an officer-involved shooting. Health Funding: A Fairbanks-area nonprofit says it missed out on federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, arguing cheaper senior-focused activities may matter as much as high-cost medical equipment.
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