ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 27 -- Alaska Attorney General Treg R. Taylor issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: This week, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor signed onto a multistate letter to the Biden Administration, responding to another letter that had urged the Administration to restrict ammunition manufacturers who receive federal funds from selling ammunition to citizens. "We Have seen this administration take full advantage of wordplay to restrict the rights of American citiz  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced the Capital access, Revenue protection, and Open Procurement (CROP) Act to improve food security and independence for Alaska. The CROP Act, HB 296 and SB 211, will reduce risks and incentivize growth of food production within Alaska through amendments to existing statues. "Alaska's reliance on importing so much of our food creates a vulnerability  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation that requires all law enforcement agencies and healthcare providers to participate in a comprehensive statewide Sexual Assault Examination Kit Tracking Program. "Public safety is my top priority and ensuring the swift and transparent tracking of sexual assault examination kits is essential for both accountability and the well-being of survivors  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced two lands bills: one which would increase opportunity for Alaskans to acquire state land for recreational sites and another to improve the efficiency of state land disposals. "One of my goals since entering public office has been to reduce regulatory red tape and bureaucracy. These two bills will do both, and as a result it will be simpler for Ala  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: In a historic move to commemorate the legacy of Alaska's longest-serving Congressman, Governor Dunleavy Introduces legislation that renames the Fairbanks International Airport to the Don Young Fairbanks International Airport. HB 288 (SB 202), marking a significant tribute to the late Congressman Don Young, honors his lifetime of service to the State of Alaska and advocacy for the construction, maintenanc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- George Washington University issued the following news: A new U.S. government analysis finds nearly 75% of the U.S. could experience damaging shaking from earthquakes in the next century, The Washington Post reported. According to the National Seismic Hazard Model, the greatest risks are in southern Alaska, California and Hawaii, while parts of the Mississippi Valley are predicted to have a 90% chance of experiencing damaging shaking in the next century. Central Virginia   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2024: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a statement on Mary Peltola's campaign announcement: "Mary Peltola is trying to pull a bait-and-switch pretending to be moderate when she's really an extreme Democrat partisan. Vote after vote, Peltola has empowered Joe Biden and out-of-state liberals' extreme anti-Alaska agenda. That's why Alaskans will e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Jan. 23, 2024: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a statement on Mary Peltola's campaign announcement: "Mary Peltola is trying to pull a bait-and-switch pretending to be moderate when she's really an extreme Democrat partisan. Vote after vote, Peltola has empowered Joe Biden and out-of-state liberals' extreme anti-Alaska agenda. That's why Alaskans will e  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 24 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments (RJAHI), a leading national sponsor of affordable housing, has hired Ted Holman as vice president of institutional sales for the Western Region. Based in San Francisco, Holman will raise investment capital for affordable multifamily developments qualifying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and for the preservation of affordable housing. He will cov  more