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State Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday June 12, 2022 ( 4 items )  

Alaska A.G. Taylor Recused From Correspondence School Allotment Advice in May
JUNEAU, Alaska, June 8 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release on June 6, 2022: As the Alaska Department of Law considers the legality of using public funds for private education costs, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor recused himself from all matters involving correspondence school allotments on May 21, 2022. Taylor's wife is an advocate for the idea and has recently written a column on it. Attorney General Taylor delegated the allotment review to Deput  more

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Concludes Energy Mission to Japan
JUNEAU, Alaska, June 7 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 6, 2022: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy yesterday concluded a trade mission to Japan. The Governor met with Japanese companies, utilities, and government ministries about procuring Alaska's natural gas while also assessing the state's potential to export various new sources of fuel. Governor Dunleavy's meeting comes at a time that Japan is pivoting towards an energy transition that Alaska can supply  more

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy, Legislators Celebrate Successful Education Legislation
JUNEAU, Alaska, June 9 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on June 8, 2022: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced his intent to sign into law the Alaska Reads Act, a bipartisan effort with rural and urban support, which lays the groundwork to improve students reading skills through increased accountability and resources. The announcement was made during a celebration of successful legislation with members of the Alaska State Legislature and the Dunleavy Ad  more

Port of Seattle: Finnair Launches Service to Helsinki From SEA Airport
SEATTLE, Washington, June 2 -- Port of Seattle issued the following news: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) welcomed its latest new international service last night with Finnair's inaugural service from Seattle to Helsinki. The flight's shorter polar routing provides easy access to the Nordic countries as well as efficient connections to destinations throughout Europe and beyond. In Seattle, passengers can connect to the extensive network offered by Finnair's one-world partner, Alaska   more