Supporters are doubtful it’ll pass this year, but they’re hoping to generate more conversation about how the program could help Alaska veterans.

Critics say the law adds new hurdles to a program that food-insecure veterans depend on.

The officials stopped by the University of Alaska Fairbanks power plant, where they praised the Trump administration’s moves to roll back environmental regulations.

The program is set to expire, but a Fairbanks representative hopes to keep it going.

One food bank CEO said that, between benefits lapsing and high winter demand, she expects “a lot of silent hunger behind closed doors.”

Even though soldiers are still getting paid, nonprofit groups that serve military members around the state say they’re seeing increased need for essentials and assistance with bills.

At least 25 communities around the state observed No Kings Day, according to the Alaska Beacon. They included Anchorage and Juneau, of course, as well as Wasilla, Soldotna, Kodiak, Ketchikan and Kotzebue. But also, smaller communities, like Healy, Nome and Delta Junction.

Snowflakes dusted their extravagant outfits and signs as temperatures dipped into the 30s.

Almost 400 people crowded on either side of the road with flags, signs, and musical instruments before President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Delta Junction is home to about 150 Ukrainian refugees. Many joined the town’s pre-existing Slavic community after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.