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State Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for Sunday April 21, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Alaska Air Group Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
SEATTLE, April 19 (TNSres) -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, and provided outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024. " I want to recognize Alaska's employees for their uncompromising prioritization of safety, for taking great care of our guests, and for delivering strong performance in the first quarter," s  more

Alaska DOT&PF Alaska Marine Highway System Joins Women Offshore in Ongoing Improvement Initiative
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 19 -- The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities issued the following news release: Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) has joined forces with Women Offshore, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry. This strategic collaboration signifies AMHS's commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a more inclusive workplace environment. Women make up 24% of the AMHS vessel staff, sign  more

Alaska Education & Early Development Dept.: 2022-2023 AK STAR State Assessment Results Released
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development issued the following news release: The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) announces the release of the 2022-2023 Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) and Alaska Science assessment results. DEED initiated a multi-year approach to formulate and assess AK STAR, which included the development of Achievement Level Descriptors and a standard-setting process in 2022, followe  more

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy Condemns Biden Bureau of Land Management's Barrage of Anti-Alaska Actions and Announcements
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 20 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Today Governor Mike Dunleavy condemned the Biden Administration for actions by the Bureau of Land Management that will deprive Alaskans of the opportunity for good-paying jobs and prevent Alaska from upholding its constitutional mandate to develop natural resources for the maximum benefit of the people. NPR-A Rule Latest Biden Policy Weakening American Energy Independence Friday, the BLM pub  more

Alaska Transportation & Public Facilities Dept.: ARROW Program Initiates Drone Operations in Yukon Kuskokwim to Boost Community Infrastructure and Safety
BETHEL, Alaska, April 17 -- The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), under the US Department of Transportation's Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program, is excited to announce the deployment of the Alaska Rural Remote Operations Work Plan (ARROW) in Bethel, Alaska. This week, ARROW has begun utilizing advanced dr  more

NANA Regional Corporation to Thoroughly Review BLM's Decision to Cease Ambler Access Project Following Latest SEIS Release
KOTZEBUE, Alaska, April 20 -- NANA Regional Corp. issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. (NANA) is reviewing the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to halt the Ambler Access Project (AAP) by selecting the "no action alternative" in the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) issued today. We will meticulously evaluate the SEIS to fully understand its findings and implications. We will also remain actively involved in the  more

SHI PUBLISHES BOOK ON THE MUSINGS, ART, WISDOM OF HAIDA MASTER ARTIST ROBERT DAVIDSON
JUNEAU, Alaska, April 18 -- Sealaska Heritage Institute issued the following news release: Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has published a book on the musings, art and wisdom of master Haida craftsman Robert Davidson, one of the greatest Northwest Coast artists of our time. The book, "Art of the Northwest Coast and Beyond," offers Davidson's teachings embedded in powerful messages, which go beyond art instruction to offer advice about daily life. The volume is punctuated with stunning sample  more