AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAnchorage Police: One man was killed and another seriously hurt in an early Saturday shooting on North Hoyt Street; investigators say they’re not looking for additional suspects and are asking anyone with info to call 3-1-1 or Anchorage dispatch. Alaska LNG: The Alaska House advanced an LNG tax bill tied to the governor’s special session push, sending it to the Senate as lawmakers debate the project’s tax break details. Tribal & Small Business Policy: The Defense Department reaffirmed that federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native Corporations can participate in SBA’s 8(a) program based on their political status; meanwhile, SBA proposed changes that would require individual applicants to show social disadvantage rather than relying on race-based presumptions. Outdoor Recreation Funding: Congress-expanded eligibility lets federally recognized tribes apply for up to $15 million annually through the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program. Climate & Wildlife: A new heat-warning system flagged thousands of species at risk after India’s eight endangered Asiatic lions died, with extreme temperatures blamed. Weather & Daylight: The summer solstice arrives June 21, bringing the year’s longest day—already months of daylight in places like Utqiagvik. Invasive Species Awareness: Alaska marked Invasive Species Awareness Week, emphasizing prevention and early response to protect native ecosystems.
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