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The Willow project explained

The venture is supposed to secure energy independence and Alaskan prosperity. It probably won’t do either

Salon

Minnesota lawmakers pushing ranked-choice voting for all state, federal races

MINNEAPOLIS — Nearly 15 years ago, Minneapolis became the first Minnesota city to switch to ranked-choice voting, acting as a laboratory for a new system that supporters argued would tamp down the sharp division that ails politics.

Tribune News Service

Joe Biden approves huge Willow oil project in Alaska

Climate activists say Biden putting climate legacy at risk

The Independent UK

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Alaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department on Monday approved the operation of a massive oil and gas facility on Alaska’s North Slope, a ConocoPhillips project called Willow supported by the state’s congressional delegation but opposed by environmental groups.

Tribune News Service

Alaska's Willow oil project is controversial. Here's why.

Supporters say a major oil project President Joe Biden is OK'ing on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities while environmentalists say it runs counter to his climate goals

The Independent UK

Alaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas - Roll Call

A massive oil and gas facility in was approved by the Biden administration, which also proposed new drilling limits elsewhere in Alaska.

Roll Call

Manchin faces 2024 choice crucial to Democratic friends and foes alike

WASHINGTON — Democrat Joe Manchin insists he’ll win if he runs for reelection. That “if” is one of the biggest uncertainties in U.S. politics, one that could determine Senate control and the role of centrists in an increasingly polarized country.

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Murkowski testifies for Equal Rights Amendment bill, against criticism by fellow GOP senators

WASHINGTON — Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski testified in support of the Equal Rights Amendment at a Senate hearing this week, opposite a fellow GOP senator who opposes it.

Tribune News Service

Fixing the health care worker shortage may be something Congress can agree on

The U.S. faces a shortfall of about 450,000 nurses and 120,000 doctors in the coming years. The Senate's top health committee, led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, is considering bipartisan solutions.

WEKU

Senators say health worker shortages ripe for bipartisan compromise

Senators are eying the growing shortage of health care workers in the United States as one of the few problems where there is room for bipartisan solutions, even in a deeply divided Congress gearing up for a presidential election cycle.

Tribune News Service

Bipartisan solutions arise for health

A shortage of healthcare workers has led to calls for a bipartisan solution despite a divided Congress

Salon

Renewed push is on to help hungry military families - Roll Call

Congress is seeking legislative fixes to the scourge of military hunger, which is a persistent problem for the Pentagon.

Roll Call

As Willow project decision nears, Alaska ponders ties to oil - Roll Call

The administration may soon allow a new oil and gas drilling project in Alaska, even as it aims to halve U.S. carbon emissions by 2030.

Roll Call

Biden nominates Alaskan as 1st Arctic ambassador

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday he plans to nominate Alaskan Michael Sfraga to serve as the first U.S. Arctic ambassador-at-large.

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‘We need to work together to survive’: Icelandic start-ups are inventing new ways to tackle climate breakdown

What began as a dozen companies in 2012 has now grown to more than 70 members and associates connected to the Iceland Ocean Cluster, writes Hannah Hall

Tribune News Service

Pressure mounts on Biden administration for decision on giant Willow oil field project in Alaska

A major oil prospect on federal land in Alaska is hanging in the balance as pressure mounts on the Biden administration for a final decision to approve, or reject, the project.

Tribune News Service

Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks

WASHINGTON — Call him the billion-dollar man.

Roll Call

Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks - Roll Call

Alabama Sen. Richard C. Shelby goes out on top, while Sen. James M. Inhofe and Rep. Randy Weber come on strong.

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Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski re-elected to a fourth term

Incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) defeated Kelly Tshibaka (R), and Patricia Chesbro (D) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Alaska on November 8, 2022.

Reason

In Alaska, Ranked Choice Voting Worked

Partisan outrage over Sarah Palin's defeat shouldn't obscure the obvious benefits of better voting systems.

The Independent UK

Murkowski withstands another conservative GOP challenger

Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has again withstood challenges from a conservative faction within her party to win reelection

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 7:10 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK

Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race

Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating a fellow Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump

Tribune News Service

Alaska US Sen. Lisa Murkowski wins reelection

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lisa Murkowski — one of few Republicans willing to break party ranks — won Alaska’s U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, fending off a challenge from Kelly Tshibaka, a right-wing Republican backed by Trump.

The Independent UK

Lisa Murkowski defeats Trump candidate in Alaska Senate race while Sarah Palin falls short again

Murkowski is one of a handful of Republicans who voted to convict Trump for his actions on January 6, while Peltola wins a full term to Congress.

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