While most of the tests covered by the act were conducted in Nevada, the program also covers health damages from underground weapons tests conducted on Alaska’s Amchitka Island in 1965, 1969 and 1971.
Federal Government
Alaska’s US Rep. Begich: ‘No doubt’ before vote on big congressional budget bill
Alaska’s lone member of the House says new Arctic oil drilling opportunities represent a huge gain for the state, downplays federal benefit cuts.
Alaskans divided on bargain Murkowski struck on GOP megabill
Sen. Murkowski won concessions for Alaskans, but critics say it doesn’t make up for the harm the budget reconciliation bill does, at home and in the Lower 48.
US Department of Education withholds over $47 million for migrant students, English learners in Alaska
The federal department blocked $6.8 billion nationally for the upcoming school year.
Sullivan pitches LNG pipeline to Pentagon leadership
He says bringing the federal government on to the project could “dramatically lower the cost of capital.”
Group of ICE detainees held for weeks at Anchorage jail are transferred out of state
The 35 men were initially arrested in the Lower 48 and moved to the Anchorage Correctional Complex. Their recent transfer comes days after attorneys demanded ICE detainees not be held long-term in Anchorage until conditions improve.