The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States, which brings together academics from universities and government agencies, plans to close its doors.

Kiana could not be reached for comment. His termination was effective immediately when the letter was sent, August 8.

Lawmakers overcame two vetoes from Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who called the special session, and have yet to schedule any hearings on bills he introduced.

The bill originally passed the Senate unanimously and by a 30-10 vote in the House.

The vote was the second successful veto override after lawmakers convened Saturday for a special session called by Dunleavy.

In a press release from the department, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called the transfer a clear example of the Trump administration delivering on its promises. Burgum said the move cuts federal red tape, reduces barriers to resource development and puts land into Alaska Native hands.

The group was there to promote Alaska's position as a source of petroleum for export, and to focus on removing barriers to developing the state's energy resources.

Lawmakers want to know if the state is getting taxes it is owed from oil and gas companies.

Plans by the Native Village of Kotzebue to sell wind power to its local electric cooperative are on hold after the federal government slashed a $150 million grant for Alaska tribal infrastructure projects earlier this month.

The closure is temporary, but may cause problems for residents of the region counting on the DMV to get compliant IDs ahead of air travel.