AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAmazon Antitrust: The FTC and 22 state attorneys general, including Alaska’s Acting AG Cori Mills, sued Amazon alleging a secret scheme to overcharge advertisers by manipulating ad “auctions,” claiming more than $20 billion extracted since 2019; Amazon denies wrongdoing. Alaska Politics: Mary Peltola’s Senate path cleared after Democrat David Leslie withdrew, elevating Republican Gerald Heikes to the November ballot; Peltola led the Aug. 18 primary with 49.5%. U.S. Senate Campaigning: Peltola visited Ketchikan, pushing back on misinformation and highlighting volunteer momentum. Seafood Sales Leadership: Coastal Villages Region Fund hired Cathy DuPuis as director of pollock sales to expand customer relationships and market opportunities for western Alaska communities. Local Business Spotlight: Drewber’s Donuts opened in Ketchikan, adding a new community hub with local staffing and “in a bowl” specials. Energy & Reliability: A Whittier natural gas shutdown highlighted how vulnerable communities outside the Anchorage bowl can be when infrastructure fails. Healthcare Access: Alaska is among states using Rural Health Transformation Fund money for tech pilots, including drones and remote pharmacy dispensing for roadless settings.
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