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State Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for 2019-11-10 ( 10 items )  
Alaska A.G. Clarkson: Legal Review Finds Alleged Grounds for Recall of Governor Dunleavy Insufficient (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 4 -- Alaska Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson issued the following news release: Attorney General Kevin G. Clarkson completed the legal review of the application for recall of Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and concluded that the statement of grounds for recall failed to meet the factual and legal requirements under the controlling statutes. "I asked the legal team to do a deep dive into the Alaska constitution, discussions at the constitutional convention, the statutes, le more PR

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy and First Lady on Trade Mission in Japan (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: This week, Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy are visiting Japan, one of Alaska's top trading partners and longtime friend in the North Pacific region. The purpose of the visit is to promote Alaska's abundant seafood and natural resources, meet with leaders in the energy, minerals, and seafood industries, and to build upon the long-lasting relationship between the peoples of Japan a more PR

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy and First Lady's Trade Mission to Japan (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy today returned from their first trade mission to Japan dedicated to promoting Alaska's abundant natural resources. On Tuesday, November 5, Governor Dunleavy spoke at the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Seafood Trade Luncheon to an audience that included representatives from the major seafood companies operating in Japan and Alaska. "Alaska' more PR

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Statement on Education Funding Lawsuit Ruling (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 8 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Governor Michael J. Dunleavy issued the following statement regarding the Superior Court's ruling on the constitutionality of the legislature appropriating funds for more than one year at a time. "Alaskans need to know this court case is about the process lawmakers are using to fund education, not about how much funding education receives," said Governor Dunleavy. "K-12 education spending has not been c more PR

Alaska Natural Resources Dept. Issues Notice on Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 5 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of AS 38.05.801 and 11 AAC 99, the Executive Director of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office (TLO) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Alaska Mental Health Trust and its beneficiaries to complete a negotiated land sale of certain Trust land to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The ba more PR

ESPN Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Veterans Day With Annual Veterans Week Initiative (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 6 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * - SportsCenter from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, First Take live from Air Force Base in Tucson - Armed Forces Classic from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska * * * ESPN dedicates a week of multiplatform content November 7-11 as part of its annual America's Heroes: A Salute to Our Veterans initiative. An hour-long SportsCenter special kicks off the content initiative from Fort Campbell M more PR

Holland and Hart: Jon Katchen Recognized for Pro Bono Services by Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Hart Anchorage attorney Jon Katchen has been recognized as a Volunteer Attorney of the Month in October 2019 by Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (ANDVSA). He was recognized for his contributions of providing pro bono legal assistance and teamwork with former Holland & Hart attorney Tali Birch Kindred. ANDVSA's Legal Program provides free legal assistance to low-income vict more PR

LeeAnn Garrick Joins Cook Inlet Tribal Council as COO (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 4 -- The Cook Inlet Tribal Council issued the following announcement: * * * - ANTHC veteran will focus on organizational growth, future program success * * * Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. (CITC) is proud to announce the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer, Ms. LeeAnn Cooper Garrick of Anchorage. Ms. Garrick brings more than 15 years of leadership experience managing operational units and large-scale programs to her new role. Prior to joining CITC, Ms. Ga more PR

Melting Arctic Sea Ice Linked to Emergence of Deadly Virus in Marine Mammals: University of California (10)
DAVIS, California, Nov. 8 [TNSbiologyresearch-Scientific Reports journal] -- The University of California Davis campus issued the following news: * * * - Loss of Ice Opens Pathways for Disease Transmission Among Sea Lions, Ice Seals, Sea Otters and Others * * * Scientists have linked the decline in Arctic sea ice to the emergence of a deadly virus that could threaten marine mammals in the North Pacific, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. Phocine distemper virus,  more PR

NCAI Supports a Cherokee Nation Delegate in Congress (10)
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Nov. 6 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: Tribes across the country support the U.S. Government honoring treaty obligations by sending a Cherokee Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. The National Congress of American Indians passed a resolution on Oct. 25 with the language during its 76thAnnual National Convention in Albuquerque. NCAI was established in 1944 and is the oldest and largest natio more PR