AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection Watch: Early voting is underway across Alaska, with long lines reported in Anchorage and Fairbanks. A Rasmussen poll put Democrat Mary Peltola ahead of Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, 44% to 42%, in a tight race; voters will also decide whether to retain 21 judges. Infrastructure: The Alaska Railroad is set to receive $249 million in federal funding for the stalled Port MacKenzie rail link, with construction expected to begin next May. Weather and Energy: A winter weather advisory warned of up to six inches of snow around Anchorage and the Mat-Su. In Fairbanks, a power plant outage has left Golden Valley Electric Association urging conservation and warning of possible controlled outages. Fairbanks Air Quality: State regulators are proposing separate air-pollution designations for Fairbanks and North Pole, citing different winter conditions and improved readings in Fairbanks. Health Care: A $2 million federal grant will support scholarships and other help for 50 Alaska nursing students, with a focus on serving rural and underserved communities.
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