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Alaska Senate passes tribal recognition bill | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate passed legislation Friday to formally recognize tribes in Alaska, which supporters say is an overdue step that would create opportunities for the state and tribes to work together. The measure passed 15-0 and will return to the House, which passed a similar version last year. If the House […]

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Alaska

Alaska Senate passes tribal recognition bill | Govt-and-politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate passed legislation Friday to formally recognize tribes in Alaska, which supporters say is an overdue step that would create opportunities for the state and tribes to work together. The measure passed 15-0 and will return to the House, which passed a similar version last year. If the House […]

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Alabama

Justice Dept files a challenge to Alabama transgender law | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging an Alabama law making it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under age 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones to affirm their gender identity By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press April 30, 2022, 1:07 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article MONTGOMERY, Ala. […]

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Alaska

Alaska Senate votes for energy payment on top of dividend | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Senate voted Monday for a $1,300 “energy relief” payment in addition to a dividend payment for residents this year. The energy payment passed 12-7 as an amendment to the state budget package that senators were debating. The budget bill as it came to the floor included a dividend payment […]

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