AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska Politics: Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have reimposed limits on individual political donations, sending the issue back to voters for the Aug. 18 primary; a similar ballot measure will still be counted. Federal Funding: The U.S. DOT awarded $1.73B in BUILD grants, including $8.5M for the Alaska Railroad to widen the Port of Seward freight dock by 300 feet. Energy & Policy: The Justice Department agreed to end Biden-era oil and gas leasing restrictions in Alaska’s Arctic, arguing the rules violated federal law. Maritime & Trade: Alaska’s campaign finance fight and federal policy changes are unfolding alongside broader shipping and trade pressures, including new scrutiny of maritime rules like the Jones Act waiver debate. Robocalls: A coalition of state attorneys general urged the FCC to tighten rules that would block scammers from accessing legitimate phone numbers. Local Economy: Kodiak City Council approved nonprofit grant cuts to stay within a $200,000 cap, while Dairy Queen closed more Alaska locations, leaving just one in Soldotna.
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