AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRight to Repair: The Alaska Senate cleared SB 111, the Consumer Digital Right to Repair Act, pushing manufacturers to provide parts, documentation, and tools so Alaskans and independent shops can fix consumer electronics—before the session ends and the bill heads to the House. Campaign Finance: Anchorage Assembly member George Martinez faces proposed fines after regulators flagged possible misuse of campaign funds, including an out-and-back trip to Florida and carbon offset spending. Schools in Court: A judge lifted an injunction so the Anchorage School District can move forward with closing Campbell STEM elementary. State Culture: Gov. Dunleavy signed a bill establishing Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska. Tech & Privacy: Apple’s iOS 26.5 beta adds end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, with a list of U.S. carriers that support it. Crypto Shake-Up: Anchorage Digital says it’s taking a more neutral stance as it steps back from the Robinhood/Kraken-backed USDG stablecoin consortium. Military & Energy: The Pentagon disclosed the USS Alaska submarine’s Gibraltar location amid U.S.-Iran tensions, while Alaska crude shipments to Asia tick up as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue.
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