Major snowfall in Anchorage, and Murkowski fires back at Republicans on infrastructure bill

Also: A power struggle between the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Bronson's administration is escalating as the Assembly tries to solidify control of its meeting spaces. Email not displaying correctly? [View the web version]( [Anchorage Daily News]( Today's sponsor: [Today's sponsor: Northrim Bank]( Support independent reporting on what Alaskans care about most. [Subscribe today.]( Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, November 11. In today's newsletter: - Anchorage's first major snowstorm of the season has dumped more than a foot in some parts of town, with more on the way. - Sen. Lisa Murkowski says Republicans' criticism of Biden's infrastructure bill is "petty" when the nation's infrastructure needs are so significant. - A power struggle between the Anchorage Assembly and Mayor Bronson's administration is escalating. In 1921, huge crowds watched as Washington paid tribute to the nameless American “doughboy” killed in World War I. He [was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery 100 years ago today](, capping off three days of ceremony that would lead to the creation of the Tomb of the Unknowns. Much of the historic event was captured on film, giving us a window into the past this Veterans Day. 🌨️ Anchorage weather The snow has been coming down in full force around town. Today's high is 24 degrees, and a [winter weather advisory]( remains in effect until at least 1 a.m. Friday. We can expect at least another 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation tonight, with a low of 14 degrees. Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today. — Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com [Anchorage’s first major snowstorm of the season dumps more than a foot in places]( [Anchorage’s first major snowstorm of the season dumps more than a foot in places]( Thursday's heavy snowfall set a record for Nov. 11, surpassing a previous record set in 2007. The snow is expected to continue this evening and stay light and fluffy, and commuters are urged to watch out for slippery road conditions and low visibility. [Read More]( [Murkowski calls Republican criticism of infrastructure bill ‘petty’]( [Murkowski calls Republican criticism of infrastructure bill ‘petty’]( Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski shot back at fellow GOP lawmakers over the Biden-backed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, saying concerns that a small group of Republicans gave the president a win are “petty” when the nation’s infrastructure needs are so significant. All three members of Alaska's Republican congressional delegation supported the bill, and they've said that while it wasn't perfect, it would bring critical funding to the state [for roads, water systems, ferries, broadband and more](. [Read More]( [‘A life of service’: This 102-year-old veteran and former Anchorage resident served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam]( [‘A life of service’: This 102-year-old veteran and former Anchorage resident served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam]( Nathan Allen Jr. is one of the oldest World War II veterans still living in the U.S. and among only a few who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the military after 27 years, finishing his military and fire service career in Anchorage before later moving to California to be near his family. [Read More]( [Anchorage Assembly attempts to solidify control of its meeting spaces as power struggle with Bronson administration escalates]( [Anchorage Assembly attempts to solidify control of its meeting spaces as power struggle with Bronson administration escalates]( The Anchorage Assembly changed city code in two key ways, with the majority saying the changes clarify the separation of powers but Mayor Dave Bronson calling them a “power grab.” One code change passed Wednesday designates control over Assembly meeting spaces to the chair. Another will more quickly bring the mayor’s appointees before the Assembly for confirmation. 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