AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJustice Department: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 vote early Saturday, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Maine Sen. Susan Collins joining all Democrats in opposition; GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy’s late support helped clinch the narrow margin. Alaska energy & utilities: A new warning from Southcentral Alaska utilities says the Railbelt could face a winter natural gas shortfall, raising the prospect of interruption plans if more supply isn’t secured. Local business & community: Anchorage Farmers Market is celebrating its 25th anniversary Aug. 8, highlighting decades of Alaska-grown food and expanding market access across the state. Mental health safety net: A letter urges Alaskans not to overlook NAMI’s free peer support and family education, calling it a key backstop amid long waits and limited access to care. Aviation regulation: The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over crack concerns, adding to ongoing scrutiny of the aircraft program. Public safety: A fire damaged a Homer Spit restaurant (Boardwalk Fish and Chips), injuring one person after a jump from an upstairs apartment; officials say the injuries weren’t life-threatening.
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