AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska Politics & Elections: New York Times/Siena polling released Oct. 3 shows Democrats leading in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, with Mary Peltola at 50% versus Dan Sullivan at 43%, as well as leads in Texas and Ohio and tight races in Iowa and Kansas—part of a broader shift that has Republicans scrambling with about a month left. Local Governance: Ketchikan City Council narrowly approved artist-created Totem Heritage Center ramp panels and moved money for wastewater upgrades, while Oct. 6 is election day for borough, school board, and city council seats plus a borough ballot measure on areawide public library powers. Business & Community: Alaska Chamber Premier Awards named Lynden Transportation a major winner, honoring its logistics work and community support. Education/Schools: The Alaska Democratic Party is attacking GOP gubernatorial candidates over school-choice plans, arguing they’d “gut” public schools. Aviation/Travel: Alaska Airlines is rolling out more premium upgrades, including lie-flat suites and new premium cabins, while a separate report says seatback screens will be limited to top cabins on incoming 737 MAX 10s.
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