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Alaska COVID-19 Cases
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Coronavirus News for Kaktovik
Biden administration lacked the authority to cancel oil and gas leases in Alaska refuge, judge rules
A federal judge in Alaska has ruled that the Biden administration lacked the authority to cancel seven oil and gas leases that had been issued for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. More info »
Associated Press News on MSN - 03/25/2025 01:29pmBiden administration lacked the authority to cancel oil and gas leases in Alaska refuge, judge rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge in Alaska ... Leaders of the Iñupiaq community of Kaktovik, which is within the refuge, have expressed support for drilling, as have Republican Gov. More info »
WRAL - 03/25/2025 12:00pm