JUNEAU, Alaska, June 23 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release on June 21, 2021: Attorney General Treg Taylor today brought action in Superior Court seeking clarification from the court on whether, despite the failed effective date of the recently passed budget bill HB 69, money can be spent to keep state services open on July 1, 2021, the start of the fiscal year. "When there is a dispute between branches of government, we need the courts to step in," said more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 25 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced funding distribution totaling $3 million to the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) and Tanana Chiefs Conference utilizing federal CARES Act funds to assist with COVID-19 related costs. "Alaska Natives have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Governor Dunleavy. "The cooperation from local, tribal, corporate, and u more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 22 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 21, 2021: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced a distribution of federal and state funds prioritizing Alaskans' public safety as the 2021 fiscal year nears closure. Totaling $2.4 million in state general funds and previously authorized federal CARES Act funds, the investments in domestic violence response and care, policing, and protecting the integrity of the courts, will be distributed  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 24 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: With one week remaining in the fiscal year, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today introduced a budget bill representing a path forward to avert a government shutdown as the second special session of 2021 begins. The complete budget utilizes transparent and vetted funding sources to provide for a 50/50 PFD amount, strategic investments in public safety and emergency management, and fully funds K-12 educatio more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 26 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 25, 2021: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced appointees to The Governor's Task Force on Broadband. The governor signed Administrative Order No. 322 on May 6th, establishing the Task Force to address the growing need for reliable, high speed connectivity for all Alaskans. The Task Force consists of 11 voting members. In addition to Department of Education and Early Development Commiss more PR

PALMER, Alaska, June 23 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 22, 2021: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the reestablishment of the Denali Commission Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and has named eight appointees to the board. With an expected increase of incoming federal roads and highway funds, the governor has prioritized rural infrastructure needs. "The reestablishment of the Transportation Advisory Committee comes at a time in whi more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 26 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 25, 2021: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the distribution of $3 million CARES Act funds for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The grant is intended to mitigate unanticipated COVID-19 costs including response to the pandemic and meeting COVID-19 safety precautions. "Alaska's seafood industry is a strong pillar of our economy and my administration is committed to support more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 25 (TNSJou) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Drought--even in a single year--can leave aspen more vulnerable to insect infestation and other stressors decades later, a new study by NAU researchers found. Aspen trees that were not resilient to drought stayed smaller than others, growing more slowly and succumbing to an outbreak of insects known as aspen leaf miners that have plagued interior Alaska for more than two decades. The findings, led by more PR