Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Alaska Editors

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri  more
Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira  more
BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment for the proposed revocation of Public Land Order No. 7923 affecting public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval count  more
BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper * The Bureau of Land Management has closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, until further notice. The closure is a precautionary measure in response to increased bear activity in the area, aimed at ensuring public safety. The closure will remain in place until the campground is determined to be  more
BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domesti  more
EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for the Alaska House of Representatives. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for electi  more
Federal Register: BLM Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing col  more
Federal Register: DOE Issues Final Rule on Financial Assistance Regulations-Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its Financial Assistance Regulations to establish conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policies and requirements for non-Federal entities applying for or receiving financial assistance awards from the Department, and to implement and standardize certain disclosure requirements applicable to financial assistance applications and awards, including responsibilities, general rules, and procedures for non-Federal ent  more
Federal Register: Fish & Wildlife Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Big Game Guide Use Survey
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i  more
GCI Expands Upgraded 5G Mobile Service Across Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 17 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * GCI expands upgraded 5G mobile service across Alaska More than 125 Alaska communities now have access to 5G through GCI's statewide network - GCI is launching upgraded 5G mobile service in communities across Alaska, improving performance, reliability and coverage and reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to deliver--not just promise--reliable connectivity for Alaskans. Sin  more
Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages across the country. The bill would  more
Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today announced that her bill allowing five Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) by voice vote. The legislation, which would remedy a de  more
Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai?i), Vice Chairman of the Committee, introduced the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act ( S.4976 ), a comprehensive legislative packa  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor  more
National Park Service: Park and Community Poetry Workshops
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Park and Community Poetry Workshops KING SALMON - Poet Jodie Hollander is leading three free poetry workshops and readings in Katmai National Park and Naknek from July 26 to 31, 2026. The two-hour workshops begin at 2 pm on July 26, 2026, at the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum in Naknek, and at 7 pm on July 29, 2026, at the Brooks Camp auditorium in   more
NOAA: West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines The reasons for the apparent increase remain an open question. - A new abundance estimate of the gray whale population that migrates along the West Coast suggests their numbers have increased since last year. Researchers at NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center estimate that t  more
Rep. Fong, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Cao
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 The Honorable Hung Cao Acting Secretary of the Navy 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20350 Dear Acting Secretary Cao, Thank you for your service to our nation. As you consider where to base seven F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (F-35C) squadrons, we would like to express o  more
Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of   more
Rural Transit Day 2026
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 16 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Rural Transit Day 2026 * WHEREAS, Rural Transit Day has been celebrated since July 16, 2020, highlighting the ways in which agencies recognize and support the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to maintain the elements necessary for effective rural transit, including infrastructure and personnel; and W  more
Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) applaud the Senate unanimously passing the Older Americans Act (OAA), a critically important law that provides services supporting   more
Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blume  more
Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Small business confidence held steady in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q2 2026. The Index score is 66.5, nearly unchanged from last quarter's 67.0, and slightly above the reading from this time last year (65.2). Seven in 10 small business   more
Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package * Bill Continues Progress on Juneau Flooding Solution, Nome Deep-draft Port WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, this week voted with all his colleagues to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 from committee with a nu  more
Summer Travel Season in Full Swing at Fairbanks International Airport
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * Summer travel season in full swing at Fairbanks International Airport FAIRBANKS, Alaska- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fairbanks is ready for another busy summer travel season at Fairbanks International Airport. Historically, July and August are the busiest two months of the year for FAI, with eight of the top ten busiest days   more
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026 * BTS 26-59 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. Note :   more
U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * '[Lindsey] said that this would be the most consequential piece of legislation that he ever had an opportunity to get behind and get to the President's desk...' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Se  more