Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50: Charting a Course to Sustainable Fisheries

Magnuson-Stevens Act at 50: Charting a Course to Sustainable Fisheries

  This landmark legislation set the United States on track to become a world leader in sustainable fisheries management. In April, we celebrated the 50 years since the United States signed the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This landmark law set the United States on a course toward sustainably and cooperatively managed marine resources. But in order to appreciate how […]

Alaskans call for immediate action from the AK Legislature and State on transboundary mining issue

Alaskans call for immediate action from the AK Legislature and State on transboundary mining issue

  The State of Alaska and fishermen, Tlingit & Haida, and technical experts tell very different stories of B.C. transboundary mining at House State Affairs Committee hearing JUNEAU, ALASKA—Alaskans testifying before the Alaska State Legislature House State Affairs Committee on Thursday, May 7th, agreed on an immediate need for greater State of Alaska transparency and […]

Trump War on Iran Sent Gas Prices Soaring—Now He Wants to Rob Highway Funds

Trump War on Iran Sent Gas Prices Soaring—Now He Wants to Rob Highway Funds

  “How about we start by suspending the biggest gas tax of them all, Trump’s illegal war in Iran,” said US Senate candidate Graham Platner. As President Donald Trump’s ongoing war of choice on Iran sends US pump prices skyrocketing by 50%, the president and congressional Republicans are moving this week to suspend the federal gasoline tax—a […]