Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan blocked a confirmation vote on a Pentagon nominee, demanding action from the Biden administration on a road project intended to access mining opportunities in Northwest Alaska.
Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska asks a question at a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
pressure the Biden administration to respond to his demands related to the Ambler Road project in Alaska. On Dec. 15, Baldwin gave a speech on the Senate floor in support of Taylor-Kale, calling her “well-suited” with “significant professional experience” for the role. She also emphasized the value of having a fully staffed Defense Department.
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Defense bill includes funding for icebreaker that would likely be based in JuneauSen. Sullivan says the National Defense Authorization Act for the upcoming fiscal year appropriates $150 million towards buying and converting an existing icebreaker. He says Juneau would most likely be its home port.
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Anchorage Assembly raises capacity at Sullivan Arena shelter amid surging demand during cold snapThe unanimous vote followed an acrimonious back-and-forth between Assembly members, Mayor Bronson and members of his administration. Up to 360 people are now cleared to stay at Sullivan Arena.
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Assembly votes to increase Sullivan Arena capacity to 360 bedsThe vote did not come without concerns that Mayor Dave Bronson‘s administration had failed to plan for the negative consequences on nearby neighborhoods that come with the expanded housing.
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Quarles to combine with California law firm Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP - Phoenix Business JournalBradley Vynalek, president of Quarles, said the fact that there is more synergy between the Arizona and California markets — with companies from the West Coast opening up secondary offices in the Valley — was one reason why the firm went ahead with the deal.
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Anchorage Assembly approves Sullivan Arena shelter expansion, with begrudging ‘yes’ vote“Homelessness, and I know some will disagree with this, but it has been politicized, and the homeless are paying with their lives,' said Assembly member Randy Sulte.
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