Before finalizing Alaska’s draft climate policy later this week, the Climate Action Leadership Team is gathering a delegation of 25 young Alaskans to dialogue on Alaska’s climate future. Listening to the next generation’s vision for Alaska is critical, since the opportunities and challenges presented by a changing climate will continue to grow during their lifetime. […]
U.S. spy agencies are reported to be seeing indications that North Korea is constructing new missiles. According to the Washington Post, intelligence officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, say North Korea is likely constructing at least one and possibly two missiles at a large research facility in Sanumdong. The Post says new evidence, including satellite […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to shut down the government if Congress does not fund construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border to thwart illegal immigration. The U.S. leader claimed opposition Democrats need to give him “the votes for Border Security, which includes the Wall!” and other tougher national immigration policy changes. […]
WASHINGTON D.C.— During a Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee hearing recently, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) questioned Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, on the administration’s plans to ensure our trade policy allows seafood producers to thrive, citing China’s recently announced 25 percent tariff on American seafood imports. “It has clearly rattled […]