AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlaska Election Integrity: Alaska’s Division of Elections is under fire again over voter purge moves, ballot challenges, and sharing private voter data with DOJ ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, with critics arguing the agency is acting like a political actor instead of a neutral safeguard. Campaign Finance & Voting Reform: Opinion pieces and letters keep circling Alaska’s new election system and ranked-choice voting debate, including claims that the reform helped enable “Decoy Dan” Sullivan and that Alaskans should vote to tighten campaign finance rules. Statewide Policy & Governance: Alaska’s PFD dividend promises are framed as a recurring election-year political “pest,” while lawmakers are also urged to reverse voter purge impacts on new citizens. Federal Funding Watch: The FCC is weighing whether to scale back or cut the E-Rate internet subsidy program that helps remote Alaska schools and libraries stay connected. Public Safety for Tribes: The DOJ opened a major Tribal public safety grant opportunity, targeting coordinated approaches to victimization and justice gaps across Alaska Native communities. National Politics With Alaska Ties: Sen. Lisa Murkowski is pushing for Ebola aid for women and infants, and the Senate again blocked war powers limits on Iran with Murkowski among the backers. Aviation & Travel: Alaska Airlines faced another faith-related passenger removal incident, adding to the week’s attention on airline conduct and passenger safety.
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