It’s possible the current administration could completely remove the Roadless Rule in short order and begin fielding proposals for new logging roads through the forest.
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Trump executive order puts dozens of clean energy projects in rural Alaska in limbo
The projects aim to decrease emissions, lower energy costs and support local infrastructure in rural communities.
This icebreaker has design problems and a history of failure. It’s America’s latest military vessel.
The icebreaker’s new home — based on the findings of the Coast Guard’s urgently completed port study — will be Alaska’s capital, Juneau. The Aiviq’s Louisiana builder has made more than $7 million in political contributions since 2012.
Murkowski says she’ll vote no on Hegseth
Pete Hegseth is on track to be secretary of defense, despite Murkowski’s opposition. He has denied multiple allegations of alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement and violence against women.
Dunleavy praises Trump orders calling for more drilling, logging and mining in Alaska
Dunleavy offered no opinion on Trump’s decision to rename Denali as Mount McKinley, saying he wanted to speak with the president before sharing his own view.
State celebrates Trump support for LNG project, some lawmakers remain skeptical
Within hours of returning to the country’s highest office Monday, President Donald Trump formalized his support for the $44 billion Alaska LNG Project.