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Fairbanks North Star Borough: Medicare transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 2% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, providing an average of $1,376 per capita to residents.

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 19, 2025

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Sullivan supports Trump's executive order to enhance U.S. seafood competitiveness

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska expressed support for a new executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at strengthening U.S. and Alaska fisheries.

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 17, 2025

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Denali Borough: 27.2% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 11th in Alaska

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 27.2% of income in Denali Borough—ranking it 11th most dependent among Alaska counties.

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Trump administration supports Alaska's economic development, LNG project gains momentum

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 14, 2025

In a recent address to the Alaska Legislature in Juneau, a state official centered discussions on the state's economic vision and the collaboration with the Trump administration.

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Denali Borough: Residents received $30.17 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 15.8% of income in Denali Borough, providing an average of $19,034 per capita to residents.

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Jay Ramras honored as "Alaskan of the Week" for contributions to Fairbanks community

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan recently paid tribute to Jay Ramras, a Fairbanks native, recognizing him as the "Alaskan of the Week" in a speech on the Senate floor.

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FAA invests $25 million to improve Alaska's aviation safety

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 11, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan recently highlighted the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to allocate $25 million for the enhancement of aviation safety in Alaska.

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Admiral Paparo supports reopening Adak Naval Base amid strategic concerns

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 11, 2025

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, endorsed the reopening of the Adak Naval Air Station in Alaska during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

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Senator Sullivan's bill for VA oversight passed by Senate

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, has announced the Senate's passage of the Protecting Regular Order (PRO) for Veterans Act.

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FAA allocates $25 million to improve Alaska's aviation safety

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, alongside Congressman Nick Begich, have expressed approval of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to allocate $25 million towards enhancing aviation safety in Alaska.

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Southeast Fairbanks Census Area: Medicaid dependency reached 6.7% in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.7% of income in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, providing an average of $4,059 per capita to residents.

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Fairbanks North Star Borough saw 17.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19.8% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough, an alarming 17.3% surge from 2.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Senators propose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine peace negotiation failures

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 3, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan, Lindsey Graham, and Richard Blumenthal have introduced legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on Russia and international entities bolstering Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area: Medicaid made up 21.6% of total income in 2022

By Interior Alaska News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 21.6% of income in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, providing an average of $14,040 per capita to residents.

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Senators propose bipartisan resolution to preserve USPS independence

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 28, 2025

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).

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

By Interior Alaska News | Mar 28, 2025

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

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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.