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7 days ago
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Federal appeals court upholds emergency subsistence hunt in Southeast Alaska village of Kake
The shoreline of Kake, a Tlingit village of about 500 people, is seen in 2012. (Photo provided by the Alaska Division of Community Affairs) A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the board which regulates subsistence hunting on federal lands within Alaska acted legally when it created an emergency hunt for a Southeast Alaska village during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. The order, issued Monday, is the latest chapter of a five-year-old legal dispute stemming from a hunt authorized by the Federal Subsistence Board because the emergency in 2020 disrupted the normal food supply for the Southeast Alaska village of Kake. The emergency hunt resulted in the harvest of two moose and five deer, which were distributed to local residents. The state of Alaska later sued the board, arguing that approving the emergency hunt was beyond its authority and that the board acted inappropriately by delegating the hunt's administration to the Kake tribe. The Organized Village of Kake joined the lawsuit on the side of the Federal Subsistence board. The state's initial lawsuit was ruled moot by U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason, but the 9th Circuit overturned that decision and sent the case back to Gleason, who ruled partially in favor of the state and partially in favor of the board. The state appealed again to the 9th Circuit, but on Tuesday, federal judges Carlos Bea (appointed by George W. Bush), Lucy Koh (Barack Obama) and Jennifer Sung (Joe Biden) confirmed that the hunt was legal. With Bea writing a statement on the ruling for all three judges, they said that the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act permits access to subsistence resources on federal land, not just access to the land where those resources may be found. Bea cited Section 811 of ANILCA, in which Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to ensure 'reasonable access to subsistence resources on the public lands.' 'Congress intended that the Secretary ensure that rural residents of Alaska have the reasonable opportunity to reach and use subsistence resources that can be found on federal land in Alaska,' Bea wrote. The decision implies that the board has the authority to create hunts, not just end them, as the state had argued. The judges also overruled part of a U.S. District Court decision that was partially in favor of the state, saying Gleason improperly handled prior instructions by the 9th Circuit. 'We hold that under Title VIII of (ANILCA), the Board has the power to authorize an emergency subsistence hunt on federal public lands for rural residents of the state of Alaska,' Bea wrote on behalf of the board. Court of Appeals decisions are considered final, unless appealed to a higher court, such as the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision by the three judges could also be appealed to the entire 9th Circuit. Doug Vincent-Lang, commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said in an emailed statement that the department doesn't agree with the decision. 'We are disappointed and disagree with this decision. It is both bewildering and perplexing that the court could rule against the plain language of the Alaska National Interest Claims Act, especially in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Chevron deference. This ruling fundamentally alters the carefully crafted agreement that Congress made in adopting their language,' he said. 'We are currently reviewing our next steps.' Attorneys representing Kake said by email that the tribe is pleased with the result. 'Today's decision from the 9th Circuit is a significant victory for the Organized Village of Kake and Alaska Native subsistence rights,' they said. 'The 9th Circuit rejected the State of Alaska's shameful, politically-motivated attempt to gut ANILCA's subsistence provisions, and confirmed the Federal Subsistence Board's authority to open a small hunt to provide desperately needed access to healthy and traditional food to a remote Alaska community at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's victory is an affirmation of the promises that Congress made to protect subsistence rights, and comes at a time when the State is still seeking to erode those rights in other litigation and actions. The Tribe is very pleased with the result.'
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
AANA Applauds Introduction of Nursing Workforce Program Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AANA applauds the introduction of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 in the House and Senate. This important legislation will protect these critical programs that provide funding for the nation's nurses, nursing programs, nursing faculty, and nursing students. As we continue to face a shortage of nurses and other health professionals, it is more important than ever that Congress protect these programs through full reauthorization and by providing robust funding. The AANA thanks Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as well as House Nursing Caucus co-chairs Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and vice-chairs Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) for their critical leadership on these issues and for introducing this important legislation. 'The Title VIII Nursing Workforce programs are critical to keeping America healthy and provide a high return on investment, helping to graduate thousands of advance practice nurses and RNs every year, including over 1,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists,' said AANA President Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC. 'We applaud the leadership of our nursing champions in Congress as we seek to protect these important and efficient investments in our nation's nursing workforce.' Last fiscal year, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs received only $305 million, as compared to over $18 billion for Graduate Medical Education (GME). Despite being significantly underfunded as compared to GME, Title VIII programs help to graduate thousands of nurses, including over 8,000 advance practice registered nurses and over 1,300 CRNAs, the majority of whom go on to serve in medically underserved areas or rural communities. Title VIII programs are some of the most efficient federal spending, and studies show that APRNS, including CRNAs are less costly and more efficient to train. 'We increasingly see Americans from all walks of life and in every health care setting receiving care from CRNAs and other APRNs. We are the backbone of the healthcare system, and these programs are a necessary and important part of ensuring Americans can receive the highest quality care possible. We urge Congress to pass Title VIII Reauthorization and provide full funding for these vital nursing workforce programs,' said Setnor. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
CBS News
19-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Chicago advocates teach immigrants about handling their financial assets if they're deported
Some Chicago area immigration advocates have described recent activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as "quiet" — but that does not mean they have stopped preparing. Groups like The Resurrection Project have been helping immigrants buy their first homes in the U.S. Now they are telling those homeowners what to do if they are told to leave the country. A total of 40% of those The Resurrection Project has helped buy a home, CBS News Chicago is told, have been undocumented. The organization is also focusing on things like credit cards and car payments — which would not disappear if someone were deported. Lizzette Carretero, director of financial wellness for The Resurrection Project, explained what happens to people's financial assets once they are deported. "You still own your belongings. If you're on Title VIII, if you have a mortgage, you want to make sure that mortgage is continued to be paid," said Carretero. "Essentially, when you are deported —regardless of where you stand in the world — you continue to be the owner of your belongings." The organization is making a push to teach people what to do if they are separated from what they own. "What happens to your home? Do you want to keep your home? Do you want to sell your home? Is your family going to stay here?" Carretero said. "Those are the questions that we each start having with families just so they start preparing a plan." CBS News Chicago has tried to accumulate data to show just how many people nationwide have been impacted by recent immigration enforcement efforts over the first two weeks of the new Trump administration. There were more than 8,000 arrests across nearly two dozen cities. ICE has not released any recent data or answered CBS News Chicago's request for numbers, as immigrant advocates report fewer arrest than they had anticipated because of President Trump's promises of mass deportation. But preparations have not slowed down at The Resurrection Project. "Our educational efforts are going to continue because we've seen the impact, and we've seen the aspects of being able to have a defense mechanism in place," said Carretero, "and really is a priority." Meanwhile, people's trepidation has held constant. "Just general fear — fear of going to work, fear of getting to an appointment," Carretero said, "so our appointments, our education activities have been impacted because they are in person." In another symptom of the lingering fear, The Resurrection Project has Hhad had to move some of its instruction from in-person to virtual, so as to accommodate some in the undocumented community who worry they may be approached by ICE if they gather in one place.
