At stake is everything from grocery and lumber prices to the economies of border towns like Skagway.
Federal Government
Protesters in Juneau rally against Trump administration policies
The Juneau protest was part of a nationwide movement to protest against President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders.
Federal job cuts could have an enormous impact in Alaska
In a state where federal spending is “our No. 1 industry,” the threats of dismissal are demoralizing.
Federal funding freeze puts Alaska nonprofits under immense pressure, advocates say
Laurie Wolf of the Foraker Group says nonprofits across the state reported that they rely on the federal government for anywhere from 22% to 100% of their funding.
Ambler Road project remains in limbo after Army Corps of Engineers waited months to revoke permits
The Pentagon did not give the Army Corps of Engineers a directive to revoke the road’s permitting until five days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Yukon government warns that Trump tariffs will make Alaska life more expensive
China, Alaska’s biggest international trading partner, is also targeted by tariffs that are likely to trigger a trade war.