AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGovernor’s Race: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Bernadette Wilson and Dave Bronson say they’d live in Juneau if elected; Republican Treg Taylor skipped a Juneau forum. Wilson also faces scrutiny over lawsuits alleging unpaid bills. Senate Contest: The University of Virginia’s Crystal Ball moved Alaska’s race from toss-up to “Leans Democratic.” Trump plans to rally for Sen. Dan Sullivan in Wasilla on Oct. 13 as polls show a close contest with Mary Peltola. Local Elections: Juneau voters backed a seasonal sales tax and rejected reversing a property-tax cut. Some Fairbanks borough races remain close, with more ballots to count. Energy and Investment: Vice President JD Vance says Alaska LNG talks with South Korea will continue, but the investment decision remains unsettled. Wrangell expects a $43 million federal grant for waterfront, industrial-site and water-system projects. Rural Costs: UAA researchers used AI to compile rural grocery prices, data that could help update Alaska’s SNAP benefit rates.
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