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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for 2026-07-18 ( 17 items )  
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces multistate settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement includes $1 more PR

Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical Prices and Limit Competition * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlem more PR

BLM Proposes Resource Management Plans for Northeast Wyoming, Nebraska (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Proposes Resource Management Plans for Northeast Wyoming, Nebraska * NEWCASTLE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management is proposing plans to guide resource management on public lands in northeast Wyoming and throughout Nebraska. If approved, the plans would provide for responsible use of America's public lands while managing threats to sensitive resources, address comments submitted by the public and cooperating ag more PR

BLM Reopens Rim Campground near Casper (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Reopens Rim Campground near Casper * The Bureau of Land Management has reopened Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 16, 2026. The closure was a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. While wildlife officials were hopeful, the bear was not able to be relocated. Animals fed by humans can lose their natural instincts to hunt or gather food, as well as become aggressive toward people. If you are more PR

Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on July 17, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 17, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in  more PR

Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined her colleagues in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. "Russia's war against Ukrain more PR

Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Support Indian Country, Rural America Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation to support Indian Country and rural communities across the country, boost Maine's legendary lobster fishing industry and enhance natural resources conservation. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, th more PR

Earthjustice: Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 17 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Announces American Samoa Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Environmental and community groups condemn reckless proposal that threatens ocean life and cultural practices The federal government will be proceeding with its first proposed lease sale for mining the deep sea on American Samoa's Outer Continental Shelf, a Federal Register notice announced today. The proposal would offer over 31 million acres for minin more PR

Energy Coalition Urges BLM to Clarify That Proposed Grazing Rule Won't Impact Oil and Gas Leases (10)
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Comments to BLM on Proposed Revisions to Grazing Regulations IPAA, API and a coalition of groups representing energy producers wrote to BLM highlighting how "We appreciate and support the Administration's intention "to modernize the BLM's grazing program," however, we note with concern that this rule, titled "Revisions of Regulations for Grazing Administration - Exclusive of Alaska," could actually impact a far broader s more PR

FAA Updates Instrument Approach, Takeoff Procedures at Airports in 19 States (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration updated instrument approach, takeoff and obstacle departure procedures for airports across the U.S. Friday. FAA updated Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for dozens of airports across the United States, reflecting changes in air navigation requirements, airport infrastructure and flight operations. The final rule, effective July 17, establishes, amends, suspends or remove more PR

Federal Register: NOAA Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. We invite the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, wh more PR

HHS seeks proposals for Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks proposals for the Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes. This initiative aims to enhance cancer-related research and health outcomes within American Indian and Alaska Native populations, focusing on preventing cancer and establishing effective interventions. The funding opportunity emphasizes community engagement and participatory research approaches, ensuring  more ST

Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages in Virginia and across the country. The bill would help internationally educated health care profess more PR

New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard * SANTA RITA, Guam - Lt. Drew Lovullo assumed command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Emma Saunders in a change of command ceremony on Victor Wharf in Guam at 9 a.m. on Friday. Capt. Jessica Worst, commander of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, presided over the ceremony. Under Saunders' command, Myrtle Hazard's crew recently delivered roughly  more PR

Peters, Salazar, Coons, Murkowski Relaunch Bill to Strengthen Federal Action on Climate Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * Peters, Salazar, Coons, Murkowski Relaunch Bill to Strengthen Federal Action on Climate Threats Today, Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL-27), Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security (NCARS) Act of 2026 to develop an organized federal response to climate hazards that threaten human health and well-being, critical infra more PR

Sullivan Welcomes EPA Regulatory Relief Putting Downward Pressure on Alaska Fuel Prices (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Welcomes EPA Regulatory Relief Putting Downward Pressure on Alaska Fuel Prices * Measure will unlock tens of thousands of gallons per day in refining capacity ANCHORAGE, ALASKA -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, today welcomed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's issuance of an emergency fuel waiver under Section 211 of the Clean Air Act, an more PR

VA awards $2.2 million in grants to memorialize Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: * * * VA awards $2.2 million in grants to memorialize Veterans * WASHINGTON -The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced eight grants to educational and research institutions totaling $2,199,686 to memorialize Veterans interred in VA and VA grant-funded cemeteries as part of the National Cemetery Administration's Veterans Legacy Program. These grants help fund opportunities for educators and students to conduct research and visit cemet more PR