Saturday - November 23, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2024 ( 4 items )  

EMILYs List: Women Vote Releases New Ad in Alaska Congressional Race Highlighting Nick Begich's Support of National Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- EMILYs List issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2024: Today EMILYs List's Women Vote announced an independent expenditure for Alaska's Congressional race in support of Rep. Mary Peltola, highlighting anti-abortion radical Nick Begich's support for a national abortion ban. EMILYs List's Women Vote will air the TV ad titled, "Measure" in Juneau on broadcast and cable TV. Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement on the ad buy: "  more

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association: Third Quarter Grassroots Benchmarks: How Did Your Federation Measure Up?
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: September marked the end of the third quarter for our grassroots benchmarks, and we're ecstatic to announce an unprecedented surge in advocacy actions. An incredible 51 federations reached Platinum status, prompting us to introduce three tiers within Platinum this quarter! Congratulations to the Oregon Federation for claiming the top spot with 4,126 points, followed by Massa  more

NDN Fund's Loan to Qizhjeh Vena Leads to #LANDBACK in Alaska
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Oct. 19 -- NDN Collective, an indigenous-led organization dedicated to building indigenous power, issued the following news release: NDN Fund, the impact investing arm of NDN Collective, today announced the closing of a loan with Qizhjeh Vena - an Alaska Native Women-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working in the Bristol Bay area. The $750,000 loan from NDN Fund will allow Qizhjeh Vena to purchase Koksetna Wilderness Lodge and surrounding land on Lake Clark, lo  more

Study Reveals Disproportionate Impact of Lethal Gun Violence on American Indian/Alaska Native Community
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The Violence Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Study released during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October * * * Members of the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community are disproportionately impacted by firearm violence according to a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study, American Indian/Alaska Native Victims of Lethal Firearm Violence in the United States, was released today during Domestic Violenc  more