AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArctic Climate & Weather: Alaska’s December brought a rare, long cold spell tied to an “omega block,” with record-setting snow in Juneau and extreme chill across Interior, Southcentral, and Southeast. Air Quality & Courts: A federal judge ruled the EPA missed a Clean Air Act deadline for the 2024 soot (PM2.5) standard, setting a new implementation deadline of Feb. 6, 2027. Wildlife & Fisheries: The Alaska Board of Fisheries took first steps to protect a Migratory Salmon Corridor in Area M, adopting changes that reduce fishing time and adjust triggers for closures. Energy & Policy: Ahead of another Alaska LNG special session, lawmakers signaled low odds for passing a bill to support the project with a property tax break. Native Health Funding: ANTHC is set to receive a $400 million federal settlement over unpaid healthcare support costs. Community Safety & Infrastructure: DOT&PF launched a Smart Pedestrian Lighting pilot in Kodiak to improve nighttime crosswalk visibility. Public Lands & Flood Risk: A Juneau glacial outburst flood fix is moving through Congress, with a bill aimed at speeding a long-term Army Corps solution.
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