AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Watch: Mary Peltola widened her lead over Sen. Dan Sullivan to 2,517 votes in Monday’s count, but tens of thousands of ballots remain; Sullivan is challenging Peltola’s effort to obtain records on rejected absentee ballots. Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins also strengthened his lead in the governor’s race, while Republican Nick Begich held an eight-point edge in the U.S. House contest. Schools and Health: Alaska’s education funding task force proposed more predictable, increased K-12 funding and is seeking public comment. The state will receive $272.7 million in the federal government’s latest rural health awards. State Services: Alaska has dropped plans to privatize payroll for 14,000 public employees, opting to improve the existing system. Anchorage: Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run near a hospital. The Anchorage Senior Activity Center will honor 150 veterans at a celebration Tuesday. Weather: A winter weather advisory is in effect for the southern Kenai Peninsula through noon Tuesday.
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