Friday - October 23, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska

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"Preparation Becomes Tomorrow's Shield" as Orient Shield 26 Closes
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * "Preparation Becomes Tomorrow's Shield" as Orient Shield 26 Closes * CAMP HIGASHI-CHITOSE, Japan -Soldiers from Alaska's 11th Airborne Division, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Northern Army and 1st Airborne Brigade, and Australia's 1st Division gathered at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 24, 2026, for the closing ceremony of Exercise Orient Shield 26. The leadership for the tril  more
Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br  more
Acting A.G. Mills Announces That Payless Used Car Sales Will Pay Over Half a Million Dollars in Restitution to Its Customers for Hidden Document Fees
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 22 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that Payless Used Car Sales Will Pay Over Half a Million Dollars in Restitution to Its Customers for Hidden Document Fees September 22, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Mills announced a settlement with Payless Used Car Sales, LLC (Payless) over document fees it did not include in the prices it advertised for its cars on its website. Und  more
Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Anniversary of Critical Disability Rights Legislation, Attorney General Bonta Reaffirms California's Commitment to Uplifting and Defending the Rights of Californians with Disabilities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today reaffirmed the California Department of Justice's commitment to protecting the civil rights of Californians with disabilities, especi  more
Alaska Airlines: McGee Air Services Elects Ben Reed as President
SEATTLE, Sept. 25 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, posted the following news release: * * * McGee Air Services elects Ben Reed as President Sep 25, 2026 McGee Air Services has elected Ben Reed as President, effective Oct. 1, formalizing the leadership role he has held on an interim basis for the past six months. The appointment recognizes Reed's business and operations expertise, commitment to safety and long-term dedication to Alaska Air Group.   more
ArtSci Roundup: October 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 24 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release: * * * ArtSci Roundup: October 2026 * Come curious. Leave inspired. The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science, the UW community invites you to explore, learn, and connect across disciplines throughout the University. Sign up to receive a monthly notice when the ArtSci Roundup has been pu  more
Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o  more
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Urges Recognition of Unique Access Rights and Multimodal Transportation in Forest Travel Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. WWW.BACKCOUNTRYHUNTERS.ORG/ALASKA_BHAALASKA@BACKCOUNTRYHUNTERS.ORG September 23, 2026 Docket No. FS-2026-0100 RIN 0596-AD70 Re: Travel Management; National Forest System Lands - Alaska-Specific Comments Dear Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) appreciates the op  more
Blue Eagle Contracting to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Blue Eagle Contracting to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit * Trucking company settles federal lawsuit alleging it refused to accommodate Christian driver's attendance at Sunday services RENO, Nev. -Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley, California-based bulk mail delivery contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, will pay $60,000 and implement other reforms to s  more
DOJ seeks proposals for BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance, has announced the availability of funding under the BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program. This opportunity aims to strengthen Tribal justice systems by providing specialized technical expertise to assist federally recognized Indian Tribes in developing, implementing, and enhancing their justice systems. Eligible applicants include consortiums, particularly Tribal co  more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sep 25, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: NRSC's Bad Vibes and Worse Map, A Chameleon Changes Its Skin... But Not Its Habits, Kao-ruption, and Crickets From Sullivan TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 39 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org  more
Hanna Lenz, Holly Sheilley and Jeffrey Wilkens receive UMSL Hero Awards
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Hanna Lenz, Holly Sheilley and Jeffrey Wilkens receive UMSL Hero Awards * This month's Hero Award recipients are Hanna Lenz, a senior student support specialist in the College of Nursing; Holly Sheilley, executive director of athletics; and Jeffrey Wilkens, business manager with the Missouri Institute of Mental Health. (Photos by Derik Holtmann) University of Missouri-St. Louis Inte  more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering   more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Committee Votes Clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives requires each commi  more
ICYMI: MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ HOLD HEARING ON NATIVE HOUSING NEEDS, NEW NAHASDA MODERNIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, vice chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: MURKOWSKI, SCHATZ HOLD HEARING ON NATIVE HOUSING NEEDS, NEW NAHASDA MODERNIZATION ACT September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, held an oversight hearing titled, "Examining Housing Needs in Native Communities," and a legislative hearing to receive testimony on S  more
Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on Trump Administration Diverting $235 Million in Grants for Minority-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on Trump Administration Diverting $235 Million in Grants for Minority-Serving Institutions * The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus-Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13  more
Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on Trump Administration Diverting $235 Million in Grants for Minority-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Tri-Caucus Chairs on Trump Administration Diverting $235 Million in Grants for Minority-Serving Institutions * The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus-Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep. Adriano  more
Mullin & Kaptur Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Mullin & Kaptur Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act * San Mateo, CA -As the election nears and to help provide more transparency into who is paying for campaigns, Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act of 2026. This new legislation would require federal election campaign ads paid for by SuperPACs to disclose the name   more
Murkowski Takes Multiple Actions to Protect Ukrainians in the United States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Takes Multiple Actions to Protect Ukrainians in the United States * Washington, DC-U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has joined a series of bipartisan efforts this week to protect Ukrainians who sought refuge in the United States following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The measures include legislation to provide a pathway to permanent residency, as well as a push for the administration   more
National Park Service: Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet Oct. 9-10 in McCarthy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission to Meet Oct. 9-10 in McCarthy Public invited to participate and comment on federal subsistence fishing proposals September 25, 2026 COPPER CENTER, ALASKA - The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will meet Oct. 9-10 at the Great St. Elias Station in McCarthy, with options to participate virt  more
SBA Announces $4.9M in Grant Awards to Expand VBOC Network
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Announces $4.9M in Grant Awards to Expand VBOC Network New VBOCs will Support Entrepreneurs in Alaska, Florida and Louisiana September 25, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced nearly $4.9 million in grant awards over five years to establish new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in Alaska, Florida and Louisiana, along with supporting satellite   more
Teesside University: Aspiring Wildlife Filmmaker Lands Competitive Correspondent Role
MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Sept. 25 -- Teesside University issued the following news release: * * * Aspiring wildlife filmmaker lands competitive correspondent role 23 September 2026 A student from Teesside University is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough after being selected to take part in an international environmental journalism project. Ashleigh Carter plans to make a series of films about conservation and species reintroduction after being selected as Teesside Un  more
The Long Blue Line: They periled their lives for others
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * The Long Blue Line: They periled their lives for others * In 1884, over 140 years ago, the S.S. City of Columbus rescue became the most honored response effort in the history of the Revenue Cutter Service and the first time in Coast Guard history that a cutter worked together with shoreside boat crews to save victims from a shipwreck. However, the story's history began 50 years earli  more
The Untold Story of... Suzie Barry, DO
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Sept. 25 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Untold Story of... Suzie Barry, DO * 1. I grew up in 29 Palms, California, the town at the main entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. I am the youngest of four kids. Some of my favorite memories are of going to the park (what we call the monument since it wasn't a national park yet!) with friends and cousins and challenging each other with climbing boulders. If you ever visit, go say hi to my sisters who   more
UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Sept. 25 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering * Every year, birds migrate north and gather in a single location in the Arctic, and a team of University of Kentucky researchers is collaborating with Alaska Native communities to study how diseases spread and evolve in this gathering before they reach human populations. Scott Berry, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Stanley and Ka  more