News Tipoffs - Alaska Editors
ACS Builds on SmartBiz Success, Expands With SmartMDU
SAN JOSE, California, July 2 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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ACS Builds on SmartBiz Success, Expands With SmartMDU
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) is extending their investment in the Calix One platform, adopting SmartMDU to broaden their SmartLife (tm) managed services portfolio. This builds on their success serving residential (SmartHome) and small busin
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CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Alaska Has a Winning Pipeline Plan, But Fumbling Legislators Could Make Us Energy Losers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary with DC Journal:
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CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Alaska Has a Winning Pipeline Plan, But Fumbling Legislators Could Make Us Energy Losers
For years, the odds of building an Alaskan natural gas pipeline have been on par with obtaining a hunting license in San Francisco, but that could change very soon.
That is, if Alaska legislators don't let this opportunity slip through their fi
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Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Alaska Senate Race Shifts Towards Peltola as Democrats Move "Within Striking Distance" of Majority
Today, race raters at the Cook Political Report shifted the Alaska Senate race in Democrats' favor, representing "a key shift in the overall battle for Senate control" as new polls show "ideal recruit" and "proven electoral overperformer" Mary Peltola garnering "a particula
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EPA Announces $1 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead in Tribal Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $1 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead in Tribal Drinking Water
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grant funding totaling $1 million for two projects to reduce lead in drinking water in Tribal communities. This funding reaffirms the Trump EPA's commitment to the agency's Indian Policy and partnering with Tribes to address the presence of lead and make drinkin
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FAA Expands Boeing 737 MAX Airworthiness Directive to Address Additional Circuit Breaker Risks
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has expanded an airworthiness directive for Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, requiring airlines to revise flight manuals with additional emergency procedures after determining that more environmental control system circuit breakers could create unsafe cabin temperature conditions during flight.
The final rule supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2026-04-05 and applies to all Boeing Model 737-8, 737-9 and
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FAA Finalizes Plan to Decommission 674 Flight Service Communication Outlets
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration finalized plans to decommission 674 remote communication outlets while retaining 262 facilities after revising its proposal following public comments.
The notice sets Sept. 3, 2026, as the start date for decommissioning remote communications outlets used by Flight Service Stations across the contiguous U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The action excludes Alaska, emergency frequencies and military-de
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FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737s Operating in Canadian Airspace Amid 5G Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive requiring operators of most Boeing 737 aircraft that are not equipped with radio altimeters resistant to 5G interference to revise their airplane flight manuals before flying in Canadian airspace.
The rule takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, -900 and -900ER series airplane
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FAA Orders Flight Manual Updates for Boeing 757, 767 Aircraft Flying in Canadian Airspace Over 5G Interference Risks
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive requiring operators of Boeing 757 and 767 airplanes to revise flight manuals before operating in Canadian airspace.
The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted an airworthiness directive affecting all Boeing Model 757 and Model 767 airplanes because of concerns that 5G Lower C-Band wireless transmissions in Canadian airspace could interfere with radio alt
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FAA Proposes AD for MD Helicopters Over Transmission Coupling Crack Risk
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed an airworthiness directive requiring inspections and possible replacement of main transmission drive shaft couplings on selected MD Helicopters models after reports of manufacturing damage that could lead to power loss and emergency landings.
The proposed rule applies to MD Helicopters Model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H and 500N helicopters equipped with main transmission drive shaf
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FAA Proposes Updated Maintenance Limits for Dassault Falcon 2000 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would replace an existing airworthiness directive covering all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 2000 airplanes, requiring operators to update maintenance or inspection programs with additional airworthiness limitations intended to address reduced controllability of the aircraft.
The proposal would supersede Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-12, which h
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FAA Proposes Updated Maintenance Requirements for Dassault Falcon 2000EX Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed updated maintenance requirements for Dassault Falcon 2000EX airplanes to address structural integrity concerns through revised airworthiness limitations.
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed superseding Airworthiness Directive 2023-23-06 with updated maintenance requirements for Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000EX airplanes, citing the need to incorporate additional or more
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FAA Proposes Water Leak Inspections for Boeing 747-400 Freighters
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would adopt an airworthiness directive for some The Boeing Company Model 747-400 series airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections of potable water and waste water systems to prevent leaks from reaching the electrical equipment bay.
The agency said water intrusion could affect equipment needed for safe flight and landing.
The proposal applies to
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FAA Requires Flight Manual Revisions for Older Boeing, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Flying in Canadian Airspace
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued an airworthiness directive requiring operators of older Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft to revise airplane flight manuals before operating in Canadian airspace because of potential interference between 5G wireless broadband signals and radio altimeters.
The rule takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to Boeing Model 707, 717 and 727 airplanes; DC-8, DC-9 and DC-10 airplanes; M
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer Checklist for July 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 1, 2026:
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Employer Checklist for July 2026
Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in July 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates:
* Catch up on recent SCOTUS rulings. During the final days of its 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court issued some key decisions that will affect the workplace. The Court vastly expanded the presidential power to remove memb
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Gov. Little announces new appointments
BOISE, Idaho, July 1 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Little announces new appointments
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Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little announced new appointments in his administration today.
Alberto Gonzalez will take over as Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director in July after the retirement of Director Scott Stokes.
"Alberto Gonzalez has been an exceptional public servant whose leadership has modernized state government and improved services fo
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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration Partner to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration Partner to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the state and federal permitting of critical infrastructure across the state.
The signing took place at
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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Reps. Leger Fernandez and Lieu Re-Introduce 21st Century Federal Writers' Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Reps Leger Fernandez and Lieu Re-Introduce 21st Century Federal Writers' Act
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the 21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act, legislation to create a new grant program administered by the National Endowment for the Arts that will empower America's writers and journalists to capture and
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Retired professor donates $70,000 to Montana State program educating Native American nurses
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Retired professor donates $70,000 to Montana State program educating Native American nurses
Montana State University's program for Native American nursing students received an endowed gift that will help strengthen its mission for years to come.
Housed in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, the Caring for Our Own Program, or CO-OP, received a $70,000 donation this spring to establish the Susie Walk
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Whale-Hitting Cruise Ship Was Likely Traveling Above Safe Speeds, Analysis Finds
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Whale-Hitting Cruise Ship Was Likely Traveling Above Safe Speeds, Analysis Finds
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska -The Royal Caribbean mega-cruise ship that hit a pregnant fin whale in the Gulf of Alaska was likely traveling at speeds that would greatly increase the risk of a deadly whale strike, a new Center for Biological Diversity analysis shows. The ship carried the dead endangered w
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