Painting of George Washington with his family, wife Martha, and her grandchildren, by artist Edward Savage. In September 1789, members of America’s first Congress approached the nation’s first president, George Washington, and asked him to call for a national Thanksgiving. That seemingly benign request ignited a furor in Congress over presidential powers and states’ rights. […]
(Anchorage, AK) – The State of Alaska is prepared to continue essential services and minimize disruptions to Alaskans in the event of a federal government shutdown. Governor Mike Dunleavy has directed state executive branch departments to review federal programs administered by the State and to prepare contingency plans to ensure continued delivery of critical services wherever […]
