The jobs were formerly filled by federal workers, and city leaders say the proposal acts as a safety net in the face of further uncertainty at the federal level.
Federal Government
Murkowski votes to oppose Canada tariffs, Sullivan votes in support
The vote was largely symbolic because the underlying resolution lacks support in the Republican-controlled U.S. House.
At Senate confirmation hearings, Sullivan asks to make a point
Sometimes senators want to hear a nominee’s thoughts. Sen. Dan Sullivan tends to supply the responses he wants. “Wrong answer,” he told one of Trump’s picks.
Alaska Native advocates say new Trump election order would further disenfranchise rural voters
The order mandates ballots to be received by Election Day and requires proof of citizenship for registering to vote in federal elections.
Alaska’s public health programs lose millions in federal grant funding
The move is part of sweeping CDC funding cuts, impacting COVID-era grants. They were intended to strengthen the state public health system against future public health emergencies.
Alaska’s HIV and AIDs support nonprofit says cuts to federal health department could have deadly consequences
The Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association says losing federal grant funding means Alaska would lose progress in fighting the disease.