AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection 2026: President Trump plans an Oct. 13 Wasilla rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Nick Begich, while criticizing ranked-choice voting and warning Republicans about splitting their vote. A recent poll puts Sullivan and Mary Peltola in a close race. Cost of Living: Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates put energy costs at the center of their first debate, pitching the gas line, faster permitting and other fixes as families face high utility bills. A new report says nearly 40% of Alaska households don’t earn enough to make ends meet. Alaska LNG: Trump has touted $54 billion in South Korean investment, but Seoul says it is still reviewing the project and has made no final commitment. Vice President JD Vance says talks will continue. Energy Development: The Bureau of Land Management created a faster review process for winter oil and gas exploration in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, drawing praise from Begich. Local Governance: Ketchikan’s borough assembly unanimously approved a code change allowing appointed officials to be removed, after a planning commissioner made anti-Native remarks.
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