AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska Politics & Federal Watch: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was the lone Republican to vote against a major Senate funding package that backs ICE through 2029, while Sen. Susan Collins hit a rare 10,000th consecutive vote milestone—both moves underscore how Alaska’s senator is shaping national enforcement fights. Immigration Enforcement: The Senate also advanced a roughly $70B ICE/CBP bill after a bruising, amendment-heavy vote-a-rama, with Democrats and a few Republicans pushing back on Trump-linked “anti-weaponization” and other political funds. Energy & Alaska’s Arctic: The BLM wrapped up Alaska’s ANWR Coastal Plain lease sale, awarding just five leases for $3.74M total receipts—Hex Energy and AIDEA were the only bidders—raising fresh questions about industry appetite for Arctic drilling. Local Governance: Yukon officials are weighing options for replacing Whitehorse’s aging École Whitehorse Elementary, using public input to choose between the current site and two new locations near the Alaska Highway or the Canada Games Centre. State Budget Snapshot: Alaska’s public utilities sales tax collections rose to $4.6M in 2024, up from the prior year, per federal tax collection data. Community Calendar: Juneau’s June 8–14 listings highlight ongoing local events and services.
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