Washington, DC – Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed H.R.815, the vehicle for a package of supplemental national security measures, through a bipartisan vote of 79-18. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted for the package, which provides long-awaited support for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Indo-Pacific allies while simultaneously rebuilding domestic defense capacities. “Despite my frustration […] The post Murkowski Supports National Security Supplemental appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

Juneau – The Alaska Senate passed Senate Bill 152 unanimously Tuesday. Sponsored by Senator Bill Wielechowski, D-Anchorage, this legislation aims to expand options for renewable energy development, reduce electric costs for Alaskan ratepayers, and mitigate natural gas shortages by establishing a virtual net metering program for small-scale renewable energy generation. “This legislation marks a pivotal […] The post Alaska Senate Passes Community Energy Legislation that will Promote Renewable Energy and Lower Electric Costs for Ratepayers appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

WASHINGTON – Monday, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) announced a total of $124.9 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding for the Alaska Energy Authority and the Tanana Chiefs Conference to fund and operationalize new solar energy projects in the state. “Investing in energy projects across the board–solar, wind, hydro and more–lowers utility bills for Alaska families […] The post Peltola Announces $125M for AK Solar Projects appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (D-Alaska) on Friday slammed President Biden and his administration for making two more major adversarial decisions—on top of dozens of others over the past three years—that will prevent responsible resource development in Alaska. On Friday, the Department of the […] The post Delegation Slams Biden Decisions to Further Restrict, Deny Resource Development in Alaska appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Friday the Bureau of Land Management released its proposed plan to guide management of 13.3 million acres of public lands in central and northern Alaska, including portions of the central Yukon River watershed and the Dalton Highway corridor. The Central Yukon Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement reflects public input […] The post BLM releases proposed Central Yukon Resource Management Plan appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

Dahlstrom lays out her plan to fight for Alaska’s safety, security, and prosperity Anchorage, AK – Friday night, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom addressed the Alaska Republican Convention. Dahlstrom was introduced by Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Steve Scalise, and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and laid out her vision to ensure Alaska’s safety, security, and prosperity for years […] The post Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom Addresses Alaska Republican Convention appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

(JUNEAU, AK) – Friday Governor Mike Dunleavy condemned the Biden Administration for two actions by the Bureau of Land Management that will deprive Alaskans of the opportunity for good-paying jobs and prevent Alaska from upholding its constitutional mandate to develop natural resources for the maximum benefit of the people. NPR-A Rule Latest Biden Policy Weakening […] The post Governor Dunleavy Condemns Biden Bureau of Land Management’s Barrage of Anti-Alaska Actions and Announcements appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

JUNEAU – Last week, the legislature passed Senate Bill 45, sponsored by Senator David Wilson (R-Wasilla), which seeks to reduce barriers and costs for healthcare services through direct health care agreements, typically paid through a monthly fee.  Direct health care agreements, as outlined in Senate Bill 45, establish a direct contractual relationship between healthcare providers […] The post Legislature Passes Bill Establishing Direct Health Care Agreements appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska — Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a State Disaster Declaration for the 2024 South Tongass Fire which damaged the South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department (STVFD) building and the Emergency Medical Service(EMS)/Fire Fighting equipment housed in the building. The Disaster Declaration  activates the state’s Public Assistance program which is designed to […] The post Governor Dunleavy Issues Disaster Declaration For 2024 South Tongass Fire appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more

JUNEAU – In light of Friday’s ruling by the Alaska Superior Court striking down allotments in correspondence school programs, the Alaska House Coalition urges quick action by the legislature. Alaska’s schools are faced with woefully inadequate funding, a worst-in-the-nation retirement system that results in drastic barriers to recruiting and retaining skilled educators, and uncertainty around […] The post Alaska House Coalition Urges a Swift Refocus Toward Addressing Alaska’s Education Crisis appeared first on Alaska Native News ..read more