Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
Acting Alaska A.G. Cori Mills Obtains Judgment Against Peter Harkovitch and Alaska Motor Home Inc.
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 14 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Obtains Judgment Against Peter Harkovitch and Alaska Motor Home Inc.
(Anchorage, AK) - Today, Acting Attorney General Mills announced that the State of Alaska has obtained a judgment against Alaska Motor Home Inc. and its owner Peter Harkovitch. This concludes the second lawsuit the State of Alaska's Consumer Protection Unit brought against Harko
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America First Policy Institute: Alaska - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Alaska: The Great American Comeback
The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land in the Last Frontier
The Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025, deliver what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, just as the state's unemployment rate breaks out of a years-long rut.
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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Federal Register: FAA Issues NPRM on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus SAS Airplanes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, -253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This proposed AD was
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Federal Register: FAA Issues NPRM on Airworthiness Directives for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-26-03, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000-CE, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H engines. AD 2025-26-03 requires repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of th
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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Compromise AK LNG Tax Legislation
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Governor Dunleavy Introduces Compromise AK LNG Tax Legislation
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Today Governor Mike Dunleavy transmitted to the Legislature a compromise bill establishing the tax and oversight framework for the Alaska LNG project which can clear the way for the project to begin securing financing.
The bill is identical to the Conference Committee version of HB 381 except for three changes:
* The governor's
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LULAC Opposes Department of Education Proposal to Rescind Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations Citing Risks to Educational Equity for Latino and English Learner Students
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth Preside
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Montana State University Police Department's deputy chief recognized by international organization
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 13 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State University Police Department's deputy chief recognized by international organization
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BOZEMAN -After serving eight years as an officer with the Bozeman Police Department, Adam Pankratz walked away from law enforcement, believing he was finished with the profession.
Pankratz enrolled at the University of Minnesota Morris to finish his degree in environmental studies. After graduating in 2011
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Native American Lifelines Urges CMS to Strengthen Medicaid Exclusion Protections for American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Main Office: 1119 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 410-837-2258 FAX 410-837-2692 Boston Office: 250 Dorchester Avenue Suite 2 Boston, MA 02127 857-203-9680 FAX 857-203-9653
July 29, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Submitted
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One Community Health Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Protect Rural Health Center Patients From Medicaid Coverage Loss
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (CMS-2454-IFC)
Dear Administrato
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing
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#One study found that an airline boosted its own revenue by as much as six percent by leveraging AI pricing based on consumer information, an increase that comes at the expense of consumers."
Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) requested details from the eight major U.S
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President Trump Issues Memo on Rebuilding U.S. Navy, America's Shipbuilding Industrial Base
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on Aug. 13, 2026:
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REBUILDING THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND AMERICA'S SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIAL BASE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF WAR; THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET; THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby
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Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following federally declared disasters and identify opport
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Sen. Merkley, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GSA Administrator Forst, NOAA Administrator Jacobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, with six co-signers issued the following letter to General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator Neil Jacobs:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 11, 2026
Dr. Neil Jacobs
Administrator
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
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Mr. Edward C. Forst
Administrator
General Services Administration
1800 F Stree
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Colleagues on Legislation Introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong to Fix Broken Permitting Process
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permi
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UMaine partners with USDA to expand federal support for US seafood industry
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 13 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine partners with USDA to expand federal support for US seafood industry
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Local Catch Network will lead outreach, co-host informational sessions and gather industry input to help shape national seafood strategy.
American fishermen, aquaculture producers, processors and seafood businesses now have a path for improved access to federal funding, technical assistance and new markets through a national
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United South & Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund Calls for Clearer CMS Guidance and Stronger Protections for Tribal Exclusion in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Because there is Strength in Unity
Submitted via regulations.gov
July 30, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
Dear Administrator Oz,
On behalf of the United South and Eastern Tribes Sovereignty Protection Fund (US
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WBS student named among Poets & Quants' Best & Brightest Online MBAs
COVENTRY, England, Aug. 13 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news:
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WBS student named among Poets & Quants' Best & Brightest Online MBAs
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BP senior leader Christie Subirats has been named in the Poets & Quants Best & Brightest Online MBA Class of 2026 list.
The Global Online MBA student was selected alongside 51 other MBAs from top business schools around the world, with 29 women and 23 men making up this year's list.
Based in Houston, Texas, Christie
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
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WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 a
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