The EPA announced on Friday that they are initiating "a process under the Clean Water Act" to identify options available to them to protect the Bristol Bay salmon industry from "potential destructive impacts of the proposed Pebble mine." They state that "during this process, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cannot approve a permit for […]
Expanding his efforts to make the new health care law work for Alaska small businesses, U.S. Senator Mark Begich – a small business owner himself – today introduced legislation to make health care more affordable by expanding tax credits to small businesses so they can continue to compete and grow in America.
Legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Mark Begich on Thursday will help Alaskans who are struggling with high energy costs by improving access to natural gas distribution grids and providing tax credits for more efficient home heating appliances.
Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf have cleared another hurdle in the base selection process for a squadron of F-35s to be based in the Pacific region.