🏛️ Politics Jun 26, 2026 · Newswire Editor

Alaska Governor Vetoes Plastic Foam Foodware Ban

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Yesterday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed House Bill 25, led by Rep. Andy Josephson, that would have prohibited single-use polystyrene foodware in restaurants and across Alaska’s government. The bill, which passed the State Senate and House with bipartisan support this spring, would have aligned Alaska with growing action across the country, including similar policies in Washington and Oregon. “The governor’s veto is a setback for Alaska and our oceans,” said Christy Leavitt, Senior Campai

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