Burgum ran in the 2024 Republican presidential primary. He then became a vocal supporter of Preesident-elect Donald Trump and was shortlisted for the GOP vice presidential nomination.
Federal Government
Trump’s pick for attorney general isn’t a ‘serious candidate,’ Murkowski says
A spotlight will be on Lisa Murkowski as a GOP senator who could block Trump’s agenda. The Gaetz nomination offers a preview.
Biden administration gives support to controversial land trade in Alaska wildlife refuge
A land swap would allow for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge that supporters say King Cove needs; opponents say it would be ecologically ruinous.
Juneau’s Aurora Harbor among 6 Alaska coastal projects to split $104M from feds
Other port and maritime projects in Dillingham, Hoonah, Anchorage, Kodiak and Saint Paul will receive about half of the funds.
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.
This year’s tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
Feds to monitor compliance with voting rights laws in rural Alaska
Monitoring will focus on the Bethel, Dillingham and Kusilvak Census Areas, as well as the North Slope and Northwest Arctic Boroughs.
Lingít veterans hold space for dual identities during US Navy apology in Angoon
When the Navy made its long-awaited apology inside Angoon High School, clan leaders responded one by one. One of them drew attention to the veterans in the room.
FEMA disaster recovery center opens in Juneau Wednesday
Residents affected by August’s record-breaking glacial outburst flood can meet with specialists at Mendenhall Valley Public Library for help on applying for federal disaster assistance.
President Biden’s apology for abusive Indian boarding schools seen only as the beginning
Native leaders say it’s a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.