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Top Interior official talks about cutting resource development regulations during Alaska visit →

Karen Budd-Falen, associate deputy secretary for the Department of the Interior, said the agency has plans to further reduce permitting timelines to facilitate projects in areas such as mining, oil and gas, timber and tourism.

After years of increases, thousands of Alaskans will again see a sharp spike in health insurance rates →

The coming rate increases are driven in part by the expiration of federal tax credits.

What changes are you seeing in the cost of insurance? You can get in touch and let us know here, or by using the form at the bottom of this story.

Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court’s order on elections. But it could open door to ‘chaos.’ →

The decision has already thrown into uncertainty the future of mail voting, which nearly one-third of the country uses to vote.

A look at the 4 incumbent Alaska House lawmakers trailing challengers in the primary →

The August primary can boost, or dampen, momentum leading into the November election and spur underperforming candidates to drop out.

Preliminary results from Alaska’s 2026 primary election →

Results will continue to be updated as the Division of Elections counts additional ballots from the Aug. 18 primary.

After yearlong delay, Alaska receives federal ferry funding →

The state was awarded $410 million for ferry operations and construction projects, including $37.6 million for the controversial Cascade Point terminal in Southeast.

Trump’s trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states like Alaska with key Senate races→

Maine, Ohio, Michigan and Alaska boast industries including fisheries, auto parts, lumber and produce that export items across the border.

In other political news

Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November →

As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due →

How one billionaire’s crusade against homelessness became Trump’s playbook →

Some Texas conservatives are breaking ranks and pledging to vote Democratic →

Leaked diplomatic memo shows how the U.S. aims to weaken global limits on plastic production →

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