The senator voted yes after overnight negotiations to add more Alaska benefits to the bill. The legislation passed 51-50 and goes next to the House.
Economy
US Senate moves toward final vote on big budget bill, with Alaska at the forefront
Provisions that would have shielded the state from some health care and food stamp cuts appear to be on the path to failure.
Huna Totem Corporation opens enrollment to descendants
The lineal descendants of Huna Totem’s original shareholders can now enroll and receive their own shares in the corporation.
After 2-week burn, cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks in North Pacific
The 600-foot Morning Midas was carrying about 3,000 vehicles when it began to burn June 3 near Adak Island. The crew evacuated without injuries.
Trump administration announces plans to rescind Roadless Rule once again
The Roadless Rule has flip-flopped multiple times since it was established to protect undeveloped lands, including areas of the Tongass National Forest, in 2001.
Tongass Voices: Olga Sofia Lijó Seráns on a Juneau bookstore’s 50-year legacy
Hearthside Books turns 50 this year, and earlier this month it was voted one of the nation’s top 10 best independent bookstores by USA Today.