WASHINGTON D.C.-After restating the strategic importance of Alaska and its military in two meetings today, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich received positive responses from top military officials about the role Alaska plays in our country’s national defense and the need to continue to invest in its programs and facilities.
Recognizing the program is no longer needed in Alaska’s largest city and the cost to Alaskans is an unnecessary financial burden, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich Friday urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move quickly to end the city’s Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.
JUNEAU, ALASKA-Governor Sean Parnell has ordered all flags (in accordance with Public Law 107-89) at public facilities be flown at half-staff throughout Alaska on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in observance of Patriot Day.