Congress

In a list of potentially targeted agencies and programs, the state’s congressional delegation has voiced concerns over one unique to Alaska: Bypass Mail.

Experts say Medicaid cuts would drive more Alaskans to emergency care, increase health care costs for all, and could harm the state's economy.

The ex-Alaska congresswoman and her former chief of staff are working at Holland & Hart, a law firm and lobbying practice with offices in Anchorage and Washington, D.C.

Narrowed gaps between provider reimbursements and medical costs and an aging population with more health problems are expected cost drivers, lawmakers are told.

In Juneau and Washington D.C., legislators try to keep federal chaos at bay, one phone call and story at a time.

For 56 communities across the region reliant on federal funds to support critical infrastructure and essential services, cuts at any level could have severe consequences.

The comments, in his first address to state lawmakers, come as Alaskans reckon with the effects of President Trump’s broad efforts to cut government and consolidate his power.

Nick Begich III now has 49% of first-place votes to U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s 46%, while Ballot Measure 2 is passing by a margin of 1 percentage point.

Michael Sfraga, from Fairbanks, is "probably the most recognized go-to Arctic expert that we have," Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.

The event is normally a key part of statewide political campaigns but was squeezed out by other priorities, a top organizer said.