Despite advancements in tribal governing, leaders are worried about the coming sequester, and what it means for Indian Health Services.
Federal Government
New Sealaska land bills introduced in Congress
Alaska’s congressional delegation today introduced new Sealaska land-selection bills. Both would turn about 70,000 acres of the Tongass National Forest over to Sealaska, the regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska.
Obama’s Call For Higher Minimum Wage Could Have Ripple Effect
After more than five years of recession and painfully slow recovery, President Obama has sent a powerful signal that he thinks the U.S. economy is now in much better shape — good enough, at least, to provide workers with raises.
Alaska’s delegation responds to the State of the Union
President Barack Obama laid out his vision for the country last night that include new gun regulations … climate change legislation … and a new immigration policy.
Senate passes Violence Against Women Act
The U.S. Senate has just passed a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. However, its future in the House is unclear.
Senate Energy Committee debates LNG Exporting
The Senate Energy Committee held its first meeting of the new Congress. It wasted no time in discussing one of the most controversial issues the committee will tackle this session – exporting liquefied natural gas.