Previous revenue commissioner violated state law in managing Alaska’s savings, review concludes.
Investigation Uncovers Breaches in Alaska Investment Decisions Last summer, an investigation prompted by Governor Mike Dunleavy found that former Alaska Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum strayed from established national guidelines. The inquiry revealed he skipped crucial due diligence when allocating millions from state savings into private equity funds. WilmerHale, a law firm based in Washington, D.C., […]
Trump’s plan to maximize Alaska’s energy resources for national security
Alaska’s Energy Potential Alaska is positioned as a significant energy hub for the United States, playing a crucial role in energy independence, economic growth, and national security. Holding about half of the nation’s coal resources, the state ranks fourth in proven crude oil reserves and second in natural gas reserves, trailing only Texas. On his […]
Trump’s plan to harness Alaska’s energy resources for national security purposes
Alaska’s Energy Potential Alaska is a key player in America’s energy landscape, showcasing vast resources that can enhance economic stability and national security. This state contains a significant portion of the nation’s energy reserves, boasting half of the US coal resources, the fourth-largest crude oil reserves, and the second-largest natural gas reserves after Texas. When […]
Trump administration takes steps to reverse Biden’s limits on drilling in Alaska’s ANWR.
Alaska’s Leaders Welcome New Energy Regulations Alaska’s congressional delegation has expressed support for President Donald Trump and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgham for initiating the process to overturn Biden-era regulations that limited oil and gas exploration in the resource-rich Section 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR). Senator Dan Sullivan announced that Burgham […]
Alaska’s Mount Spurr hit with 22 earthquakes — preventing researchers from pulling vital data from volcano
Scientists at Mount Spur, Alaska, have been unable to collect important volcanic data for more than a month as the area is experiencing “rising” levels of earthquakes, but officials claim that eruptions are less than previously predicted. An active volcanic mount spur, about 80 miles west of Anchorage, experienced 22 earthquakes since April 10ththe agency […]
Russian Military Aircraft Enter Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) reported on Thursday that Russian military aircraft were detected in Alaska's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Nord said such activities “occur regularly and are not considered a threat.” The Addies is a zone that extends outwardly from the country's sovereignty space, forming a buffer zone […]
Northern highlights: Alaska’s energy, security policies are the guide feds need amid transition, group says
exclusive: As the new administration shows a willingness to listen and adapt to new strategies, private citizens, from the governor himself to We are ready to join Alaska's new efforts. Just as Florida's education policy under Gov. Jeb Bush served as a blueprint for national education reform, the nonprofit Future 49 focuses primarily on national […]
Republicans take back Alaska’s House seat, solidifying the GOP’s slim majority
Republican candidate Nick Begich on Wednesday officially ousted incumbent Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola from Alaska's only House seat, boosting Republicans' narrow majority in the chamber. begich won Mr. Peltola received 51.3% of the vote, and Mr. Peltola received 48.7%. Mr. Peltola first flipped a seat in 2022 after Alaska introduced ranked-choice voting. This would allow […]
GOP Challenger Unseats Dem Incumbent To Win Alaska’s Lone House Seat
Nick Begich, the Republican candidate for the Alaska House majority seat, defeated incumbent Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola, according to the Associated Press. Associated Press called The race was held late Wednesday night, with Begic expected to win with 48.4% of the vote to Peltola's 46.4%. Peltola conceded the race Wednesday night. tell Supporters took […]
Congressman-Elect Nick Begich Flips Alaska’s House Seat to Republican
Nick Begich III, the grandson of the late Alaska Congressman Nick Begich Sr., flipped the state House seat to Republicans after defeating Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola. Decision-making desk headquarters called In Begich's race on Saturday, the Republican received 152,545 votes, with 92% of the votes counted, to Peltola's 143,370 votes. Begich's victory comes […]