AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S. Politics: Two GOP senators, including Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, joined calls for the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians as the Oct. 19 deadline nears. Anchorage Community: A new downtown Anchorage library is taking shape in the Historic City Hall fire engine bay, funded by a mix of a COVID relief grant and a long-running local bequest, with an expected winter opening. Food Assistance: New federal data shows SNAP losses are continuing nationwide, with Alaska the lone state where participation hasn’t fallen—an issue Congress is debating as hunger advocates push back on cuts. Alaska Courts: An Alaska judge ordered a new trial for a Kasigluk man convicted in 2022 sexual abuse case, citing problems with how competency evaluations were handled. Elections Watch: New polling keeps Democrats competitive in Alaska’s Senate race, with Mary Peltola leading Dan Sullivan by about 4 points, while Democrats face a fundraising gap heading into midterms. Housing Costs: Alaska rents rose 2.1% over the past year, with Bethel highest and Wrangell-Petersburg lowest, according to state labor data. Business & Procurement: GSA and SBA issued new guidance affecting federal contracting and 8(a) rules, with implications for Alaska Native and small business set-asides. Environment & Industry: Red Dog Mine faces an EPA fine proposal tied to a 2025 spill that sent mine process water into a nearby creek.
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