AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlaska Politics: The Legislature failed to override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of a public employees pension bill, keeping the state without a pension for new hires and leaving workers in limbo again. Local Governance: Petersburg voters will get another shot this October at raising the borough’s sales-tax purchase cap, after a narrow defeat in 2024. Energy & Economy: Alaska’s public utilities license taxes fell 12.4% in 2024, a reminder that state revenue streams are shifting even as big projects loom. Aviation & Trade: Alaska Airlines keeps expanding internationally, launching daily Seattle–London service and extending cargo links into Europe. World Watch: Russia’s Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate diplomats and citizens from Kyiv as strikes on the city continue. Memorial Day: Anchorage held a Memorial Day ceremony honoring Alaska’s veterans and the families who carry the cost of service.
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