AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlaska Politics: Alaska voters head to the Aug. 18 Senate primary with Sen. Dan Sullivan facing former Rep. Mary Peltola, a race that could help decide control of the U.S. Senate in November. Primary Chaos: A separate report highlights how Alaska’s crowded governor field and the fight over the state’s open primary and ranked-choice system are shaping the campaign season. Alaska LNG: Gov. Mike Dunleavy says lawmakers’ failure to vote on key tax legislation is sending a “negative signal” and could stall the proposed $50 billion Alaska LNG pipeline project. Public Safety: A 15-year-old boy struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle on an Eagle River sidewalk has died, according to Anchorage police. Fisheries: ADF&G restored the traditional five-sockeye bag limit for Saltery Cove after the sockeye run met escapement goals. Sports: Kodiak’s inaugural nine-man football game ended in a 46-22 win over Seward, snapping a long losing streak. Mental Health in Anchorage: A Homer clothing brand is bringing mental-health messaging to the Alaska State Fair, with designs built around personal recovery themes. Health Policy: The U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Cruz as director of the Indian Health Service, ending a long vacancy.
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