food access

By the end of the year, 18 states will limit the purchase of "non-nutritious" food and drinks. What that means is up to the states.

While most Alaskans live near roadways, 82% of Alaskan communities are found off the road network. And that means shipping food involves planes, ports, weather stations, and all sorts of public infrastructure.

Under President Trump, the USDA is rolling back programs intended to strengthen local food supply chains. Small scale farmers are most affected.