AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoObamacare refunds: President Trump says the federal government will send $500 checks to nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Alaska, starting in October, after “user fees” from the Biden era were allegedly charged beyond what was needed to run the federal exchange. Public health guidance: Medical groups are issuing their own fall vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV as CDC guidance faces uncertainty, raising concerns about who gets what and where. Juneau science meets art: A University of Alaska Southeast student used “sonification” to turn stream data from the Davies Creek watershed into music, aiming to help people feel salmon habitat patterns. Ketchikan wayfinding: CivicBrand was selected to design a new pedestrian wayfinding strategy and system for downtown visitors and residents. Infant safety law: Gov. Dunleavy signed SB 9, expanding Alaska’s safe surrender options for newborns and adding requirements for “baby box” devices. Alaska energy tax fight: AEL&P is appealing Juneau’s decision that diesel used to generate electricity doesn’t qualify for a sales-tax exemption. Kodiak fisheries debate: Gubernatorial candidates squared off at a Kodiak Chamber fisheries forum, with both sides emphasizing fish-first management. El Niño outlook: Fairbanks and Interior could see below-average midwinter snow as a “super” El Niño peaks in late 2026 into early 2027.
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