AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEarly Voting: Long lines greeted Alaska voters as in-person voting opened for the Nov. 3 election, with the Senate race and ballot measures among the stakes. Senate Race: Mary Peltola has edged ahead of Dan Sullivan in several recent polls, including one showing her up 44% to 42%; strategists describe the contest as a toss-up. Judicial Retention: Voters will decide whether to retain 21 judges. The Alaska Judicial Council has urged voters to consider its performance reviews, including recommendations against retaining two Kenai-area judges. Alaska Native Priorities: The Alaska Federation of Natives’ 60th convention begins Thursday in Anchorage, with resolutions and discussions on education, subsistence, public safety and voting. Infrastructure: A $249 million federal grant could revive the stalled Port MacKenzie rail link, with construction expected to begin next year and finish as early as 2029. Local Government: Fairbanks and North Pole may get separate federal air-quality designations under a state proposal, reflecting different pollution conditions in the two communities.
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