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A fair courts group and a Juneau man had challenged the governor’s decision to put a suspended attorney in a public seat on the board.
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) today sent a letter urging President Donald Trump to approve Governor Mike Dunleavy’s (R-Alaska) request for a federal disaster declaration in response to the devastation of communities in Western Alaska,
KTVF on MSN
Governor asks Trump to declare presidential disaster declaration in Alaska following Halong
Gov. Mike Dunleavy has requested President Trump to declare that the impact of ex-Typhoon Halong be a major disaster.
The Weather Channel on MSN
Alaska Governor Asks For Presidential Disaster Declaration After Storm Devastates Coastal Communities
A mass evacuation is underway after the remnants of Typhoon Halong devastated coastal communities in western Alaska over the weekend.
Typhoon Halong remnant storms were so strong in western Alaska that one man's home was pulled from its foundation and floated across the water as he remained in
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said the damage is of “such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state.” State lawmakers are raising concerns about options given to people who lost their homes.
Mental health providers in the state say unnecessary and burdensome regulations make it harder for Alaskans to access care. They’re hopeful a recent executive order from Gov. Mike Dunleavy aimed at streamlining regulations across state government will help.
The Graphite Creek project became the first mine in Alaska to become part of the government’s fast-track permitting program in June.
The state Legislature contends that the governor overstepped when he issued an executive order during a special session.