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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday April 26, 2020 ( 2 items )  

Center for Biological Diversity: Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for Suckley's Cuckoo Bumblebee
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned for Endangered Species Act protection for the critically imperiled Suckley's cuckoo bumblebee, which has declined by more than 90%. The rare parasitic pollinator was once common to prairies, grasslands and meadows across the West but has lost more than 50% of its historic range to grazing, pesticides, habitat loss and global warming. The last sighting of  more

Society of Professional Journalists: Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners Announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 21 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 10 with 2019 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 10 comprises Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other regional MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. Regional winners would normally be recognized at regional conferences  more