AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlaska Marine Highway: The Tustumena replacement vessel cleared a major Federal Transit Administration Buy America audit, moving the Kodiak–Aleutians ferry project into detailed design and construction for a long-term service upgrade. Fisheries Data: The Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust won a $293,000 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to expand at-sea salmon data collection across 20 Southeast Alaska troll fisheries using a daily catch-and-observation workflow. Arctic Power Tech: South 8 Technologies signed a multi-year supply agreement to power Galvion’s SoloPack Arctic soldier power system, scaling lithium-ion cells designed for extreme cold. Coast Guard Infrastructure: Perini Management Services and Skanska landed major U.S. Coast Guard pier contracts, including a Base Kodiak fuel pier project with waterfront and utility upgrades. Health & Food Safety: PepsiCo recalled 122,000+ cases of Gatorade in 37 states over undeclared synthetic yellow dyes, including shipments to Alaska. Mapping & Science Literacy: A UN-backed push for “Equal Earth” map projections challenges Mercator’s polar distortions, with the U.S. the lone holdout. STEM Policy & Funding: TRIO programs added $39M in federal college-access support, boosting workforce training capacity at participating institutions. Election Forecasts: Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted Alaska’s Senate race toward Democrats, moving it from “Toss Up” to “Lean D.”
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