Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a total of $4.5 million for educational programs and the Walter Soboleff Center to be built in downtown Juneau.
Federal Government
Tsunami debris task force in federal spending bill
Sen. Murkowski is working for a federal task force to address tsunami debris.
Continuing resolution protects Eielson F-16s for now
Congress is preparing a six-month stop gap funding bill. It should keep the government afloat until the end of March, and avoid any potential for a government shutdown before the election.
Alaska VA stands down for Southeast vets
More than 800 military vets attended the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs first ever “Stand Down” in Southeast Alaska last week.
VA to hold first Southeast “Stand Down” event in Juneau
“Stand Down” events are designed to provide services to veterans, especially homeless vets and vets in need. The Juneau event will feature information about VA services, as well as thirteen local nonprofits and Native groups.
Sen. Begich to introduce legislation creating Arctic Port Authority
The state of Alaska is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to locate a site for a deep water port.