AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBoeing Certification: The FAA certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, ending nearly a decade of review after the 2018 and 2019 crashes and a later Alaska Airlines incident, a win that sent Boeing shares higher. Alaska Politics & Courts: Alaska’s child welfare class action lost its appeal at the Ninth Circuit after plaintiffs sought voluntary dismissal, preserving a March rejection of claims against the state. Attorney General Path: The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general after Blanche issued written steps ending a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund, setting up a likely full-Senate vote. Alaska Fire & Air Quality: The Tatlanika Fire near Fairbanks pushed ash over the weekend; officials say smoke and possible ash could linger into midweek, while a new Shovel Fire was reported Sunday. Local Elections: Kodiak’s borough assembly and city council will see new faces this fall as some incumbents step down; candidate filing runs through Aug. 17. Energy & Community Concerns: A proposed Caribou Creek hydro project near the Matanuska Glacier drew worries about landslides, flooding, and impacts to mining claims and recreation. Tribal Economic Grants: The Administration for Native Americans opened new grant programs (EAGLE and AI3) replacing long-running SEDS funding, shifting priorities and sparking consultation concerns.
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