AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCampaign Finance Clash: Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed HB 16, killing Alaska’s renewed statewide limits on campaign donations and sending the issue back to voters in the August primary, after a federal appeals court struck down earlier caps. Ranked-Choice Voting Repeal Fight: A repeal campaign is facing scrutiny over how it lists major donors tied to Medicaid fraud allegations, as opponents argue the disclosures still obscure billionaire backers. Plastics Policy: Dunleavy also vetoed HB 25, rejecting a bipartisan push to phase out polystyrene food packaging—an issue framed as public health and fish/wildlife protection. Juneau Flood Readiness: State, federal, tribal and local partners are gearing up for the annual Mendenhall Glacier glacial outburst flood, with barriers and pumps built to handle a larger-than-last-year surge. Ports & Trade: USDOT awarded $136.8 million in BUILD grants to 12 maritime projects, part of a $1.73 billion push for infrastructure. Local Business & Community: Two Coppers Casino in Juneau held its grand opening, positioning the tribal venture as a new visitor draw and economic boost. Public Safety: An east Anchorage home was destroyed in an early-morning fire that left a family of 16 without housing.
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