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Senators propose bipartisan resolution to preserve USPS independence

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution aimed at preserving the independence of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 28, 2025

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Fairbanks North Star Borough: Medicaid transfers accounted for 5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, providing an average of $3,394 per capita to residents.

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 28, 2025

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Court rules Biden administration's cancellation of ANWR leases illegal

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 26, 2025

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Representative Nick Begich have commented on a recent court ruling involving the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority's (AIDEA) leases in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National...

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Denali Borough: Residents received $4.36 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Denali Borough, providing an average of $2,753 per capita to residents.

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Interior Secretary announces new initiatives for Alaskan land and resources

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, alongside U.S. Representative Nick Begich, all representing Alaska, have expressed approval of recent announcements by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.

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Senator Sullivan addresses NTSB's preliminary report on Bering Air crash

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has issued a statement concerning the preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on the Bering Air crash that occurred in February, resulting in the deaths of ten Alaskans.

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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.9% in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.9% of income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, providing an average of $1,761 per capita to residents.

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Bipartisan bill aims to boost U.S. volcano monitoring capabilities

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, alongside Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawaii and Maria Cantwell of Washington, have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize a domestic program for detecting and warning about volcanic...

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Legislation proposed to restrict US investment in Chinese technology

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 14, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska and John Cornyn of Texas, along with 11 other senators, have introduced the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act.

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Sullivan introduces bill against Biden-era electric vehicle mandates

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 12, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has introduced legislation aimed at reversing electric vehicle mandates established during the Biden administration.

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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: Income Maintenance made up 7.1% of total income in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 11, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 7.1% of income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, providing an average of $4,610 per capita to residents.

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Sullivan and Hirono propose legislation for VA call centers in rural states

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Mazie Hirono have introduced the Representing VA with Accuracy (REP VA) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at establishing in-state call centers for rural states such as Alaska and Hawaii.

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Sullivan and Murkowski push for extension of land program for Alaska Native veterans

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski have introduced a bill to extend the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Land Allotment Program for an additional five years.

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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ranks second in Alaska for government transfer dependency at 41.8% in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 41.8% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Trump prioritizes Alaska LNG project amid global energy strategy

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan expressed his satisfaction with President Donald Trump's recent endorsement of the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project, highlighting it as a key priority for the new administration.

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Sullivan supports bill on women's sports; Senate Democrats block advancement

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 3, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska cast his vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a bill aimed at maintaining Title IX protections by preventing federal funding for schools and universities that permit biological...

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Fairbanks North Star Borough: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, providing an average of $1,200 per capita to residents.

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Dan Sullivan outlines key leadership roles in 119th Congress

By Interior Alaska News | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has announced his leadership roles for the 119th Congress.

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Senator Sullivan praises swift enactment of social security fairness act

By Interior Alaska News | Feb 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has expressed approval following the Social Security Administration's recent announcement regarding retroactive payments for those affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension...

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Resolution honors 80th anniversary of Battle of Iwo Jima

By Interior Alaska News | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, representing Alaska and a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, has introduced a resolution with his Senate colleagues to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the...