KTOO speaks with Northern Journal reporter Max Graham about the growing industry.
Energy & Mining
Oil industry has an idea to speed permitting on western Arctic leases. BLM likes it.
Rather than study each proposal in the NPR-A, the industry wants the feds to study one and grant permits for all similar proposals. Foes deride the “cookie-cutter” approach.
Alaska lawmakers adjourn one session and begin another to mull tax breaks for LNG project
Dunleavy called the special session on Tuesday after lawmakers failed to act on the gas pipeline tax cut bill he introduced in late March.
Juneau residents say AEL&P’s proposal to raise bills by 20% is not affordable
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska’s public comment period is open until May 28.
Special session called after Alaska lawmakers fail to reach pipeline deal with governor
The Alaska Legislature is headed for a special session focused on tax cuts for the Alaska LNG project immediately after lawmakers adjourn on Wednesday.
Pipeline-for-pension deal falls apart as the Alaska Legislature’s regular session nears end
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.