AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska Politics: Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved Alaska’s U.S. Senate race to “Leans Democratic,” citing polling that shows Mary Peltola gaining ground on Dan Sullivan, with Alaska’s governor’s race also shifting toward Democrats. Campaign Trail: Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Fairbanks to back Sullivan and warn Democrats are “obsessed” with Alaska. Energy & Infrastructure: Vance also announced $150 million in federal funding for a major power-line project aimed at lowering costs for most Alaskans, as the Alaska LNG debate continues amid new questions about economics and South Korea’s commitment. Marine Highway: The Tustumena replacement vessel project cleared a key federal Buy America review, moving toward detailed design and construction for the hybrid ferry replacing the 60-year-old Tusty. Fisheries: The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust won a $293,000 federal grant to expand salmon data collection across Southeast Alaska troll fisheries. Local Government: Ketchikan Gateway Borough approved an ordinance creating a process to remove appointed officials for “good cause,” tied to backlash over a race-based comment by a planning commissioner. Business/Tech: Anchorage Digital acquired Routable to expand stablecoins and tokenized deposit settlement for corporate payments. Public Safety/Courts: Anchorage sentenced Mario Jackson to 198 years for two first-degree murders, and a Fairbanks jury convicted Donald Dittman of sexual abuse of a minor.
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