“Republicans in Congress want to cut Americans’ healthcare to pay for more war in Iran. Let that sink in.” “Republicans won’t think twice about *literally* sacrificing you to get their way.” That’s how Democrats on the US House Ways and Means Committee responded to Axios’ Monday reporting on congressional Republicans considering more healthcare cuts to help fulfill President Donald Trump’s request for $200 billion to continue partnering […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Feb. 13, 2026 – Congressman Begich (R-AK) announced significant federal investments for communities across Alaska through Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill which includes critical Community Project Funding (CPF) investments and infrastructure funding. “These investments reflect a clear commitment to invest in and modernize Alaska’s infrastructure,” said Congressman […]
“Trump cares more about playing politics than making sure kids don’t starve,” said Sen. Jeff Merkley. “Kids and families are not poker chips or hostages. Trump must release the entirety of the SNAP funds immediately.” After President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that it would partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for November to comply with a federal […]
Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a state disaster declaration to deal with the food security issue as a result of inaction on the federal budget in Washington D.C. The Governor will declare a 30 day disaster declaration that ensures food security in two ways for the thousands of Alaskan households that utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
