AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Security: Southcentral Alaska utilities are warning the region could enter winter without enough natural gas to meet demand, with Enstar saying the outlook “not looking good” and Matanuska Electric preparing for possible rolling blackouts during ordinary cold snaps. Federal Politics: The U.S. Senate confirmed Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general in a razor-thin 50-49 vote early Saturday, with Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski joining Democrats in opposition; Trump immediately attacked Murkowski online after her “no” vote. Juneau Flood Planning: A Juneau resident urged lawmakers to keep pushing for a long-term glacial outburst flood solution, saying temporary barriers help but families can’t live with the threat year after year. Local Arts & Development: Sealaska Heritage Institute unveiled plans for a “crown jewel” arts building in Juneau, tied to the city selling the contaminated City Hall site for $1.5 million. Southeast Alaska Rescue: A cruise ship detoured to help a stranded skiff between Petersburg and Juneau, with social media attention on how close Zuckerberg’s yacht was during the response.
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