AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoArctic Energy: Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil lease auction drew just two bidders and about $3.7 million total, with no major international companies showing up—another blow to Trump’s “liquid gold” pitch. Federal Immigration: The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion ICE and border enforcement bill 52-47, sending it to the House after a bruising fight over a $1.8 billion settlement fund tied to Trump allies. Ukraine-Russia Diplomacy: Vladimir Putin rejected Zelenskyy’s proposed face-to-face talks, saying there’s “no point” without a framework for ending the war; Zelenskyy had called for direct negotiations. Alaska Politics & Elections: A KTUU report raises questions about federal candidates on Alaska’s ballot who have never visited the state, including a prisoner and his mother. Local Interior Arts: Fairbanks is inviting residents to help paint a large mural at City Hall celebrating land, waters, languages and living traditions. Coal Debate in Mat-Su: A proposed Terra Energy Center coal plant is drawing both support and concern after Trump’s $700 million coal push.
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