Dunleavy said Trump could undo restrictions imposed by the Biden administration on new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres (5.3 million hectares) of the petroleum reserve.
Alaska political leaders hope to see Donald Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling
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Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared an emergency for Ketchikan, while Borough Mayor Rodney Dial and city Mayor Dave Kiffer issued a separate emergency declaration.
Landslide in Alaska kills 1 person and injures 3 in Ketchikan, authorities say
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