AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSurrogacy Legal Fight: A baby born in Texas after a multistate surrogacy dispute is now in the custody of the intended California parents, with the child receiving specialized care for hypoplastic left heart syndrome; the surrogate, an Alaska nurse, is continuing to pursue custody. Alaska Politics: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says there’s “little reason” to keep Alaska’s special session going on the LNG bill after legislative leaders won’t attend to advance it, raising questions about whether any tax break moves before next year. Public Safety: Anchorage police say an officer shot and injured a man suspected of brandishing a handgun near a Wal-Mart on Debarr Road; the suspect was listed in stable condition. Wildfire Tragedy: Alaska wildland firefighter Leslie R. Washington of Noorvik died after a medical emergency while deployed to a Minnesota wildfire; Minnesota flags were ordered at half-staff. Local Government & Economy: Sitka mayoral candidate Lisa Lane filed to run, and a cruise-industry report says cruise visitors brought $105 million in direct spending to Sitka in 2024. Arctic Shipping: A Northern Sea Route shipping season is showing China and Russia deepening ties via Arctic LNG-linked voyages.
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