AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAlaska Politics: Former Sen. Tom Begich has dropped out of the Alaska governor’s race, throwing his support behind Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins as the ranked-choice general election field reshapes. Local Culture: Anchorage marked the return of a Dena’ina place name with a parade and new Fish Creek plaza plans, aiming to boost Indigenous visibility citywide. Public Safety: NTSB is investigating a small plane crash near Seldovia Slough that killed four adults; crews waited for the tide to reach the submerged wreckage. Transportation Funding: Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced $410M in federal support for the Alaska Marine Highway System, including major work to replace the MV LeConte and keep rural Southeast routes running. Environment & Policy: A federal judge tossed a lawsuit by green groups challenging Trump’s offshore drilling order, while conservation advocates warn Alaska’s public lands protections are under renewed pressure. Elections Watch: Alaska’s U.S. Senate race continues to draw national attention after a “Decoy Dan” Sullivan scenario qualified for the ranked-choice general ballot.
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